Section 5900 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 1.
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. As used in this chapter:
(a) "Dam" includes all artificial obstructions.
(b) "Conduit" includes pipe, millrace, ditch, flume, siphon,
tunnel, canal, and any other conduit or diversion used for the
purpose of taking or receiving water from any river, creek, stream,
or lake.
(c) "Owner" includes the United States (except that for the
purpose of Sections 5901, 5931, 5933, and 5938, "owner" does not
include the United States as to any dam in the condition the dam
existed on September 15, 1945), the State, a person, political
subdivision, or district (other than a fish and game district)
owning, controlling or operating a dam or pipe.
(d) "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.