{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"23501","citation":"Wat. Code, § 23501","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 6.5. DISTRIBUTION DISTRICTS IN IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [23500. - 23583.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-6.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Formation [23500. - 23535.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-6.5/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Petition for Formation [23500. - 23506.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-6.5/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 169.","effective":null,"html":"<p>As used in this part, “federal reclamation law” shall mean the Federal Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stats. 388), and all acts amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto.</p>","text":"As used in this part, “federal reclamation law” shall mean the Federal Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stats. 388), and all acts amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/petition-for-formation-23501","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}