{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"43700","citation":"Wat. Code, § 43700","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 6. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS [43000. - 44208.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-14/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Controversies [43700. - 43850.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-14/part-6/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [43700. - 43707.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-14/part-6/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.","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 in 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 in any action or proceeding brought against it.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/actions-and-proceedings-43700","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}