California § 10521 - Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions govern the const
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 10521 — Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions govern the const, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10521. Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions govern the const
Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions govern the construction of this part: (a) âWater conservationâ means the reduction of the amount of water consumed or irretrievably lost in the process of satisfying beneficial uses which can be achieved either by improving the technology or the method for diverting, transporting, applying, reusing, salvaging, or recovering water, or by implementing other conservation methods. (b) âEfficient water managementâ means reasonable and economically justifiable programs to improve the delivery and use of water for agricultural purposes that will result in water conservation. (c) âWater supplierâ means the department or other public agency that supplies water for agricultural use.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10521
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10521 cover?
Section 10521 ("Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions govern the const") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of California law?
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