{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"43701","citation":"Wat. Code, § 43701","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>In all actions or proceedings the board may sue, appear, and defend in person or by attorneys and in the name of the district.</p>","text":"In all actions or proceedings the board may sue, appear, and defend in person or by attorneys and in the name of the district.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/actions-and-proceedings-43701","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}