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2007 California Water Code Chapter 2. Definitions
CA Codes (wat:30010-30027)
WATER CODESECTION 30010-30027
30010. Unless the context otherwise requires, the provisions of this chapter shall govern the construction of this division. 30011. The definition of a word applies to any of its variants. 30012. "Include" except when used in relation to the inclusion of land into a district does not necessarily exclude matters not enumerated. 30013. "District" means a county water district formed under the provisions of the County Water District Act or this division. 30014. "Board" means the board of directors of a district. 30015. "Land" except in Chapter 2 of Part 8 means land in the district or proposed district involved. 30016. "President" means the president of the board. 30017. "Secretary" means the secretary of the board. 30018. "Assessee" means the person to whom property is assessed. 30019. "General district election" means the election required to be held in each district on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each odd-numbered year. 30020. "Special water district election" means any district election other than a general district election. 30021. "Elector," "voter," and "precinct board" have respectively the same meaning as defined in the Elections Code, but an "elector" or "voter" shall also be a resident of the district or proposed district involved. 30022. "Holder of title" includes a holder of evidence of title. 30023. "Property" embraces all real and personal property. 30024. "Works" includes water works, conduits, reservoirs, storage sites, water sheds, machinery, wells, pumps, dams, storage tanks, tunnels, hydrants, meters, works and facilities for the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage, waste and storm waters, fire protection works and facilities, other appliances and their appurtenances. 30025. "Conduit" includes canals, channels, pipes, ditches, and flumes. 30026. "Operate" includes use, maintain, and repair. 30027. "Street" includes road, alley, avenue, highway, and public way.
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