{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"22427","citation":"Wat. Code, § 22427","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 3. Property [22425. - 22561.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Acquisition of Property [22425. - 22438.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If any road, railroad, canal, or other property subject or devoted to public use will become subject to flooding or other interference by reason of the construction or proposed construction of any works of a district, the district may acquire the right to flood or otherwise interfere with the property, whether or not it is publicly or privately owned.</p>","text":"If any road, railroad, canal, or other property subject or devoted to public use will become subject to flooding or other interference by reason of the construction or proposed construction of any works of a district, the district may acquire the right to flood or otherwise interfere with the property, whether or not it is publicly or privately owned.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/acquisition-of-property-22427","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}