California · Water Code
WAT §8689: Any contract let by the department for any work under this article shall be approved by the board before becoming effective.
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The department must obtain board approval for work contracts under this article before those contracts become legally effective.
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Any contract let by the department for any work under this article shall be approved by the board before becoming effective.
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