{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"74001","citation":"Wat. Code, § 74001","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 21. WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS [74000. - 76501.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-21"},{"name":"PART 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS [74000. - 74019.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-21/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Short Title and General Provisions [74000. - 74001.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-21/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 75.","effective":null,"html":"<p>This division shall be liberally construed to carry out the purposes and intent hereof.</p>","text":"This division shall be liberally construed to carry out the purposes and intent hereof.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/short-title-and-general-provisions-74001","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}