California · Water Code
WAT §8616: It is the intent of this article to enlarge and extend the power, jurisdiction and authority of the board outside the drainage district to the extent set forth but not in any degree to limit, restrict
What this law says, in plain English
This statute expands the board's power and jurisdiction beyond the drainage district as specified, without limiting existing authority.
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It is the intent of this article to enlarge and extend the power, jurisdiction and authority of the board outside the drainage district to the extent set forth but not in any degree to limit, restrict or abridge any of the powers, jurisdiction or authority of the board.
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