{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"8520","citation":"Wat. Code, § 8520","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. FLOOD CONTROL [8000. - 9651.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 4. THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD [8520. - 9142.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-5/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Definitions and General Provisions [8520. - 8539.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-5/part-4/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definitions [8520. - 8523.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-5/part-4/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Unless the context otherwise requires the definitions hereinafter set forth shall govern the construction of this part of this division of this code.</p>","text":"Unless the context otherwise requires the definitions hereinafter set forth shall govern the construction of this part of this division of this code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/definitions-8520","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}