California § 12578 - It is hereby declared that the people of the State have a primary interest in the

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§ 12578. It is hereby declared that the people of the State have a primary interest in the

It is hereby declared that the people of the State have a primary interest in the control and conservation of flood waters, prevention of damage by flood waters, the washing away of river and stream banks by floods, and in the determination of the manner in which flood waters shall be controlled for the protection of life and property and the control, storage, and use of the State’s water resources in the general public interest.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12578 cover?

Section 12578 ("It is hereby declared that the people of the State have a primary interest in the") 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 § 12578?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 12578 apply to my situation?

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