Land within a water district, which need not be contiguous, may be formed into a distribution district for the purpose of contracting with the United States, pursuant to federal reclamation laws, or for the purpose of contracting with the district for the construction of a distribution system separate from or supplemental to the works of the district.
Cal. Water Code § 36460
Petition for Formation
Known as the California Water District Law
The act spans §§ 34000–38501 (855 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 276 F. Supp. 2d 1046 - Westlands Water District Distribution District v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (2003)
Most recently applied in 276 F. Supp. 2d 1046 - Westlands Water District Distribution District v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (July 2003)
Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1935.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.