2009 California Water Code - Section 12851-12854 :: Article 2. Definitions

12851.  The definitions in this article govern the contruction of
this chapter.

12853.  "Lands, easements and rights of way" includes lands and
rights or interests in lands whereon channel improvements and channel
rectifications, debris dams and water retarding structures are
located; lands, rights, or interests in lands necessary in connection
with the construction, operation, or maintenance of such channel
improvements and rectifications, debris dams and water retarding
structures, including those necessary for flooding and flowage
purposes, debris basins, spoil areas, borrow pits, or for access
roads; and including the cost of the relocation, reconstruction, or
replacement of existing improvements, structures, or utilities
rendered necessary by such channel improvements and rectifications,
debris dams and water retarding structures.

12854.  "Local organizations" means any county, city, state agency
or public district.