{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"20821","citation":"Wat. Code, § 20821","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500. - 29978.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11"},{"name":"PART 2. FORMATION [20700. - 20982.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800. - 20850.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Reference to Department [20820. - 20824.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-2/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Upon the adoption of the preliminary formation resolution the board of supervisors shall send a copy of the resolution to the department.</p>","text":"Upon the adoption of the preliminary formation resolution the board of supervisors shall send a copy of the resolution to the department.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/reference-to-department-20821","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}