“Water agency,” as used in this part means any public corporation, district, political subdivision, or any other agency or authority now or hereafter organized under the laws of this state which develops, stores, distributes or supplies water.
Part 8WATER AGENCY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Section § 12970
This law defines what a 'water agency' is. It refers to any public organization or authority that is established under California laws to manage water-related activities. These activities include developing, storing, distributing, or supplying water.
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Section § 12971
This law allows water agencies in California to build, maintain, and manage recreational facilities that are connected to land or water resources like dams and reservoirs that they control. These activities can be done through contracts or other methods, and must follow existing legal rules for water agency contracts.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, every water agency is authorized, in addition to and not in derogation or limitation of the powers conferred upon such agency by any other law, through contract or otherwise, to construct, maintain, improve, and operate recreational facilities appurtenant to any land, dams, reservoirs, facilities, or works appropriate or ancillary to such recreational use owned, operated, or contracted to be operated by such agency. Any contract for construction or improvement work under this part shall be subject to all applicable provisions of law governing contracts of the water agency.
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Section § 12972
This law allows a water agency to spend money on building and maintaining recreational facilities. It also permits the agency to charge the public a reasonable fee for using these facilities.
A water agency may expend funds on such recreational facilities and may fix and assess reasonable charges for the use of such recreational facilities by members of the public.
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Section § 12973
This law allows a water agency to set rules that everyone must follow when using its recreational facilities. If someone breaks these rules, it's considered a misdemeanor, which is a minor criminal offense.
The governing body of a water agency may adopt regulations binding upon all persons covering the use of such recreational facilities. Any violation of such regulations is a misdemeanor.
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