{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"50000","citation":"Wat. Code, § 50000","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000. - 53901.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-15"},{"name":"PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [50000. - 50170.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-15/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Definitions [50000. - 50016.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-15/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 336.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Unless the context otherwise requires, the provisions of this chapter shall govern the construction of this division.</p>","text":"Unless the context otherwise requires, the provisions of this chapter shall govern the construction of this division.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/definitions-50000","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}