Section 2040 Of Article 3. Expenses Of Reference From California Water Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 3.

. In acting pursuant to this chapter the board shall not be entitled to any fee for its services but shall be paid or reimbursed the total expense incurred by it, including salaries, wages, traveling expenses, and all costs of whatsoever character which are properly chargeable to the reference.