This section states that the rules outlined in this chapter are used to interpret the rest of the division, unless there's a specific situation that calls for a different approach.

This law means that when a word is defined in a particular way, any variations of that word will carry the same definition.

This section of the law defines the term "City" to include any city that is governed by either a charter or general law.

This law defines the term “district” specifically as a municipal water district that has been created under the Municipal Water District Act of 1911 or according to this division.

This law section defines the term "Board" as referring to the board of directors of a district.

This law section defines the term "principal county" as the county where most of the land of a district or a proposed district is located.

In this context, an "affected county" is defined as a county that has land included within a district or a proposed district's boundaries.

This law defines the term “Voter” by referencing another section of the Elections Code, specifically Section 359, for its meaning.

This law section defines 'President' as referring to the president of the board of directors in a district.

This law section defines the term “Secretary” specifically as the secretary of a district in the context of the legislation.