{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"78601","citation":"Wat. Code, § 78601","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 24. SAFE, CLEAN, RELIABLE WATER SUPPLY ACT [78500. - 78702.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-24"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Clean Water and Water Recycling Program [78601. - 78650.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-24/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [78601. - 78603.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-24/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 135, Sec. 1.   Approved in Proposition 204 at the November 5, 1996, election.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Unless the context otherwise requires, as used in this chapter, “account” means the Clean Water and Water Recycling Account created by Section <a href=\"/wat/78602\">78602</a>.</p>","text":"Unless the context otherwise requires, as used in this chapter, “account” means the Clean Water and Water Recycling Account created by Section 78602.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/general-provisions-78601","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}