Section 12612 Of Article 4. Administrative Provisions From California Water Code >> Division 6. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 4.

. The department has no authority to undertake the construction of flood control or other water projects provided for under Chapters 1 and 2 of this part, thereby obligating any county, city, state agency, or public district in any way except upon the formal request of such county, city, state agency or public district.