{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"8532","citation":"Wat. Code, § 8532","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 2. General Provisions [8525. - 8539.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-5/part-4/chapter-1/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The State has a primary interest in adequately protecting lands overflowed, or subject to overflow, in confining the waters of rivers, tributaries, by-passes and overflow channels and basins within their respective basins and boundaries within the district, and in preserving the welfare of the residents and holders of land therein.</p>","text":"The State has a primary interest in adequately protecting lands overflowed, or subject to overflow, in confining the waters of rivers, tributaries, by-passes and overflow channels and basins within their respective basins and boundaries within the district, and in preserving the welfare of the residents and holders of land therein.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/general-provisions-8532","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}