2025 California Code
Water Code - WAT
DIVISION 7 - WATER QUALITY
CHAPTER 3 - State Water Quality Control
ARTICLE 4 - Other Powers and Duties of the State Board
Section 13162.

Universal Citation:
CA Water Code § 13162 (2025)
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13162. The state board shall administer any statewide program of research in the technical phases of water quality control which may be delegated to it by law and may accept funds from the United States or any person to that end. The state board may conduct such a program independently, or by contract or in cooperation with any federal or state agency, including any political subdivision of the state, or any person or public or private organization.

(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482.)

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