{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"8996","citation":"Wat. Code, § 8996","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 8. Districts and Persons Within Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District [8995. - 9048.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-5/part-4/chapter-8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Flood Control Works, Purchases and Compensation [8995. - 9006.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-5/part-4/chapter-8/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The right of way or other easement acquired pursuant to the next preceding section shall be required by the plans of the reclamation, levee, or drainage district or municipal corporation for the consummation of its purposes as authorized by law.</p>","text":"The right of way or other easement acquired pursuant to the next preceding section shall be required by the plans of the reclamation, levee, or drainage district or municipal corporation for the consummation of its purposes as authorized by law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/flood-control-works-purchases-and-compensation-8996","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}