Cal. WAT § 8705
This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 8705, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.
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Official statutory text
The Flood Risk Management Fund is hereby established in the State Treasury. All funds received from fees pursuant to Section 8535 and from penalties pursuant to this article shall be paid into the fund. Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the moneys in the fund shall be expended by the board to carry out enforcement pursuant to this part, including the costs of the modification, removal, abatement, or restoration of violations and related litigation, or to carry out any type of service for which it charges fees pursuant to Section 8535.
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