California § 8591 - The board has no power, authority, or jurisdiction, either directly or indirectly
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8591 — The board has no power, authority, or jurisdiction, either directly or indirectly, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8591. The board has no power, authority, or jurisdiction, either directly or indirectly
The board has no power, authority, or jurisdiction, either directly or indirectly, except as provided in this division, to incur any indebtedness or expend any money or adopt or carry into effect any plan or project or to acquire any lands, rights of way, or easements, or to do any work, or cause any work to be performed, for which any land lying within the drainage district is to be assessed, except to maintain, repair, and operate its existing works of reclamation and flood control and to complete, maintain and operate any project adopted by the board prior to April 1, 1923, with the existing powers to levy assessments therefor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8591
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8591 cover?
Section 8591 ("The board has no power, authority, or jurisdiction, either directly or indirectly") 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 § 8591?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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