{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"22","citation":"Wat. Code, § 22","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/general-provisions"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Department,” unless otherwise specified, means the Department of Water Resources.</p>","text":"“Department,” unless otherwise specified, means the Department of Water Resources.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/general-provisions-22","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}