{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"22826","citation":"Wat. Code, § 22826","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 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825. - 22970.35.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Introduction [22825. - 22826.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Except as provided in this chapter every district containing 500,000 acres or more shall be governed by the provisions of this division.</p>","text":"Except as provided in this chapter every district containing 500,000 acres or more shall be governed by the provisions of this division.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/introduction-22826","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}