{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"40100","citation":"Wat. Code, § 40100","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 5. Establishment of District [40100. - 40104.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-14/part-2/chapter-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If a majority of all the votes cast at the formation election are “Water storage district—Yes,” the department shall by an order entered in the records kept by it, declare the territory formed as a district under the name designated.</p>","text":"If a majority of all the votes cast at the formation election are “Water storage district—Yes,” the department shall by an order entered in the records kept by it, declare the territory formed as a district under the name designated.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/establishment-of-district-40100","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}