California § 227 - The department may investigate any natural situation available for reservoirs or
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§ 227. The department may investigate any natural situation available for reservoirs or
The department may investigate any natural situation available for reservoirs or reservoir systems for gathering and distributing flood or other water not under beneficial use in any stream, stream system, lake, or other body of water. The department may ascertain the feasibility of projects for such reservoirs or reservoir systems, the supply of water that may thereby be made available, and the extent and character of the areas that may be thereby irrigated. The department may estimate the cost of such projects.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 227
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 227 cover?
Section 227 ("The department may investigate any natural situation available for reservoirs or") 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.
How do I cite California § 227?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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