Terms Used In California Codes > Government Code > Title 5 > Division 2 > Part 1 > Chapter 5.5 - Water Research and Development

• City: includes "city and county" and "incorporated town" but does not include "unincorporated town" or "village. See California Government Code 20
• Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
• County: includes city and county. See California Government Code 19
• Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). ^{Source: OCC}
• Local agency: means county, city, or any public district empowered to distribute water or engage in flood control. See California Government Code 54280
• Person: includes any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, limited liability company, business trust, corporation, or company. See California Government Code 17
• Personal property: All property that is not real property.
• Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
• State: means the State of California or any department, agency, or officer thereof. See California Government Code 54280
• United States: includes any department, board, agency, or officer thereof. See California Government Code 54280
• Voter: means any elector who is registered under this code. See California Elections Code 359