{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"22259","citation":"Wat. Code, § 22259","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 2. Powers [22225. - 22338.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Water Distribution [22250. - 22264.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If its board deems it to be for the best interests of the district, a district may enter into a contract for the lease or sale of any surplus water or use of surplus water not then necessary for use within the district, for use either within or without the district.</p>","text":"If its board deems it to be for the best interests of the district, a district may enter into a contract for the lease or sale of any surplus water or use of surplus water not then necessary for use within the district, for use either within or without the district.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/water-distribution-22259","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}