Cal. WAT § 12901
This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 12901, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.
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Official statutory text
As used in this chapter:
(a) “Project” means any project constructed by a public agency, as defined by Section 12880, by the State, or by the State in co-operation with the Federal Government, for the development, utilization, and distribution of the water resources of the State, including all necessary or convenient property, works, and facilities.
(b) “Fund” means the California Water Fund.
(a) “Project” means any project constructed by a public agency, as defined by Section 12880, by the State, or by the State in co-operation with the Federal Government, for the development, utilization, and distribution of the water resources of the State, including all necessary or convenient property, works, and facilities.
(b) “Fund” means the California Water Fund.
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