California § 37856 - Lands which were within the Westlands Water District immediately prior to the mer
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 37856 — Lands which were within the Westlands Water District immediately prior to the mer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37856. Lands which were within the Westlands Water District immediately prior to the mer
Lands which were within the Westlands Water District immediately prior to the merger shall, so long as said lands remain in the said district, have a prior right with respect to water to which said district was entitled under any contract with the United States in effect on the date of said merger over (1) lands added to the Westlands Water District as a result of the merger and (2) lands annexed to the said district subsequent to the merger.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 37856
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 37856 cover?
Section 37856 ("Lands which were within the Westlands Water District immediately prior to the mer") 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 § 37856?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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