As used in this chapter, “person” includes any city, county, district, the state, or any department or agency thereof, and the United States to the extent authorized by law.

(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 933, Sec. 13.)

Terms Used In California Water Code 1835

  • County: includes city and county. See California Water Code 14
  • State: means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. See California Water Code 18
  • United States: means the United States of America, and in relation to any particular matter includes the officers, agents, employees, agencies, or instrumentalities authorized to act in relation thereto. See California Water Code 20