{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"8593","citation":"Wat. Code, § 8593","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 3. Powers, Duties and Jurisdiction [8590. - 8723.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-5/part-4/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Powers [8590. - 8613.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-5/part-4/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1239.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The board may acquire by eminent domain in the name of the drainage district any property necessary for any of the purposes set forth in this part.</p>","text":"The board may acquire by eminent domain in the name of the drainage district any property necessary for any of the purposes set forth in this part.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/general-powers-8593","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}