It is hereby declared that the people of the State have a primary interest in the control and conservation of floodwaters and the prevention of erosion, sediment damages and other damages by floodwaters in the watersheds of the rivers and streams of this State.

(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1886.)

Terms Used In California Water Code 12860

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • State: means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. See California Water Code 18
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