§ 6000 Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this …
§ 6002 “Dam” means any artificial barrier, together with appurtenant works, …
§ 6002.5 “Critical appurtenant structure” means a water surface barrier or …
§ 6003 Any such barrier which is or will be not in excess of six feet in …
§ 6004 (a) An obstruction in a canal used to raise or lower water …
§ 6004.5 “Reservoir” means any reservoir which contains or will contain the …
§ 6005 “Owner” includes any of the following who own, control, operate, …
§ 6006 “Alterations,” “repairs,” or either of them, mean only such …
§ 6007 “Enlargement” means any change in or addition to an existing dam or …
§ 6008 Water storage elevation means that elevation of water surface which …
§ 6009 “State jurisdictional dam” means a dam not wholly under the control …

Terms Used In California Codes > Water Code > Division 3 > Part 1 > Chapter 1 - Definitions

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • County: includes city and county. See California Water Code 14
  • 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