California § 71640 - A district may restrict the use of district water during any emergency caused by
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 71640 — A district may restrict the use of district water during any emergency caused by, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71640. A district may restrict the use of district water during any emergency caused by
A district may restrict the use of district water during any emergency caused by drought, or other threatened or existing water shortage, and may prohibit the wastage of district water or the use of district water during such periods for any purpose other than household uses or such other restricted uses as the district determines to be necessary. A district may also prohibit use of district water during such periods for specific uses which it finds to be nonessential.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 71640
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 71640 cover?
Section 71640 ("A district may restrict the use of district water during any emergency caused by") 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 § 71640?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 71640 apply to my situation?
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