{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"81440","citation":"Wat. Code, § 81440","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 31. BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY [81300. - 81461.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-31"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions of Agency [81415. - 81442.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-31/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Controversies [81440. - 81442.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-31/chapter-4/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>The agency may sue and be sued in all actions and proceedings and in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.</p>","text":"The agency may sue and be sued in all actions and proceedings and in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/controversies-81440","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}