Part 8. Water Agency Recreational Facilities of California Water Code >> Division 6. >> Part 8.

"Water agency," as used in this part means any public corporation, district, political subdivision, or any other agency or authority now or hereafter organized under the laws of this state which develops, stores, distributes or supplies water.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, every water agency is authorized, in addition to and not in derogation or limitation of the powers conferred upon such agency by any other law, through contract or otherwise, to construct, maintain, improve, and operate recreational facilities appurtenant to any land, dams, reservoirs, facilities, or works appropriate or ancillary to such recreational use owned, operated, or contracted to be operated by such agency. Any contract for construction or improvement work under this part shall be subject to all applicable provisions of law governing contracts of the water agency.

A water agency may expend funds on such recreational facilities and may fix and assess reasonable charges for the use of such recreational facilities by members of the public.

The governing body of a water agency may adopt regulations binding upon all persons covering the use of such recreational facilities. Any violation of such regulations is a misdemeanor.