{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"39059","citation":"Wat. Code, § 39059","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000. - 48401.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-14"},{"name":"PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [39000. - 39082.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-14/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. General Provisions [39050. - 39060.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-14/part-1/chapter-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1020, Sec. 44.   Effective January 1, 1993.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>The powers herein conferred upon the department and board are police and regulatory powers and are necessary to the accomplishment of a purpose that is indispensable to the public interest.</p>","text":"The powers herein conferred upon the department and board are police and regulatory powers and are necessary to the accomplishment of a purpose that is indispensable to the public interest.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/general-provisions-39059","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}