{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"22160","citation":"Wat. Code, § 22160","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 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075. - 22982.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075. - 22186.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Flood Control [22160. - 22162.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5/chapter-1/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 352.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The district may, but shall not be required to, provide for, maintain and operate such works and facilities within or without its boundaries as the board may deem necessary to protect the land in, and the property of, the district, from damage by flood or overflow, and may pay the cost and expense thereof out of its general fund or any special fund provided therefor.</p>","text":"The district may, but shall not be required to, provide for, maintain and operate such works and facilities within or without its boundaries as the board may deem necessary to protect the land in, and the property of, the district, from damage by flood or overflow, and may pay the cost and expense thereof out of its general fund or any special fund provided therefor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/flood-control-22160","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}