{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"39600","citation":"Wat. Code, § 39600","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 2. FORMATION [39400. - 40104.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-14/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Investigation by Department [39600. - 39605.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-14/part-2/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The department shall determine the practicability, feasibility, and utility of the proposed project, and for that purpose may make all necessary studies, examinations, surveys, plans, and estimates of cost.</p>","text":"The department shall determine the practicability, feasibility, and utility of the proposed project, and for that purpose may make all necessary studies, examinations, surveys, plans, and estimates of cost.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/investigation-by-department-39600","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}