{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"35407","citation":"Wat. Code, § 35407","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS [34000. - 38501.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-13"},{"name":"PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [35300. - 35886.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-13/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Powers [35400. - 35509.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-13/part-5/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Powers Generally [35400. - 35413.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-13/part-5/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 390.","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 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 any action or proceeding brought against it.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/powers-generally-35407","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}