Section 22160 Of Article 5. Flood Control From California Water Code >> Division 11. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 5.

. The district may, but shall not be required to, provide for, maintain and operate such works and facilities within or without its boundaries as the board may deem necessary to protect the land in, and the property of, the district, from damage by flood or overflow, and may pay the cost and expense thereof out of its general fund or any special fund provided therefor.