{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"20981","citation":"Wat. Code, § 20981","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 5. Change of Name [20980. - 20982.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-2/chapter-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 860, Sec. 25.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>Certified copies of the resolution changing the name of the district shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder in each affected county and sent to the department.</p>","text":"Certified copies of the resolution changing the name of the district shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder in each affected county and sent to the department.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/change-of-name-20981","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}