{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"74644","citation":"Wat. Code, § 74644","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 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [74500. - 74652.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-21/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Controversies [74640. - 74645.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-21/part-5/chapter-6"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 75.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In all courts, actions, suits, or proceedings, the board may sue, appear, and defend in the name of the district in person or by attorneys.</p>","text":"In all courts, actions, suits, or proceedings, the board may sue, appear, and defend in the name of the district in person or by attorneys.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/controversies-74644","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}