{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"22650","citation":"Wat. Code, § 22650","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 4. Controversies [22650. - 22762.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [22650. - 22655.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A district may commence and maintain any actions and proceedings to carry out its purposes or protect its interests and may defend in any action or proceeding brought against it.</p>","text":"A district may commence and maintain any actions and proceedings to carry out its purposes or protect its interests and may defend in any action or proceeding brought against it.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/actions-and-proceedings-22650","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}