{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"78686","citation":"Wat. Code, § 78686","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 8. Flood Control and Prevention Program [78686. - 78686.12.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-24/chapter-8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definitions [78686. - 78686.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-24/chapter-8/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 Flood Control and Prevention Account created by Section <a href=\"/wat/78686.10\">78686.10</a>.</p>","text":"Unless the context otherwise requires, as used in this chapter, “account” means the Flood Control and Prevention Account created by Section 78686.10.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/definitions-78686","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}