{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"55031","citation":"Wat. Code, § 55031","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000. - 55991.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-16"},{"name":"PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [55000. - 55031.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-16/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Applicability of Division [55030. - 55031.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-16/part-1/chapter-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 155.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The provisions of this division shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof.</p>","text":"The provisions of this division shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/applicability-of-division-55031","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}