Unless the context otherwise requires, the provisions of this chapter shall govern the construction of this division.
Introductory ProvisionsDefinitions
Section § 30010
This section states that the rules outlined in the chapter apply when interpreting the division, unless there’s a specific reason not to follow them.
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Section § 30011
This law means that when a word is defined in a particular way, any variations of that word will carry the same definition.
The definition of a word applies to any of its variants.
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Section § 30012
This section explains that when the word 'include' is used in legal documents related to water districts, it doesn't automatically mean other items are excluded unless specifically related to adding land into a district.
“Include” except when used in relation to the inclusion of land into a district does not necessarily exclude matters not enumerated.
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Section § 30013
This section defines the term "District" as a county water district that is established according to the County Water District Act or this division.
“District” means a county water district formed under the provisions of the County Water District Act or this division.
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Section § 30014
This section defines the term "Board" to mean the board of directors within a district.
“Board” means the board of directors of a district.
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Section § 30015
In this section, the term "land" specifically refers to land within a particular district or a district that is being proposed, except when talking about Chapter 2 of Part 8.
“Land” except in Chapter 2 of Part 8 means land in the district or proposed district involved.
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Section § 30016
This section defines the term "President" as referring to the president of the board.
“President” means the president of the board.
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Section § 30017
This section simply defines the term "Secretary" as referring to the secretary of the board.
“Secretary” means the secretary of the board.
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Section § 30018
This law defines an "assessee" as the individual who has property assessed to their name, meaning they're responsible for taxes or valuations on that property.
“Assessee” means the person to whom property is assessed.
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Section § 30019
This law defines a 'general district election' as an election that must occur in each district on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November every odd-numbered year.
“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.
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Section § 30020
A special water district election is any election for a water district that isn't part of the regular election cycle.
“Special water district election” means any district election other than a general district election.
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Section § 30021
This law section clarifies that the terms "elector," "voter," and "precinct board" are defined the same way as in the Elections Code. However, to be considered an "elector" or "voter," the person must also live in the specific district or proposed district involved.
“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.
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Section § 30022
This law section explains that the term “holder of title” also includes anyone who possesses proof or documentation of ownership.
“Holder of title” includes a holder of evidence of title.
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Section § 30023
This law section clarifies that the term "property" includes both real estate like land and buildings, as well as personal items such as cars and furniture.
“Property” embraces all real and personal property.
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Section § 30024
This law defines the term “works” to encompass a wide range of structures and facilities related to water management and waste disposal. It includes things like water systems, storage reservoirs, dams, and equipment for managing sewage and stormwater. It also covers facilities for fire protection and related machinery.
“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.
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Section § 30025
This section defines the term "conduit" as including canals, channels, pipes, ditches, and flumes.
“Conduit” includes canals, channels, pipes, ditches, and flumes.
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