Section 23300 Of Article 7. County Water Districts As Irrigation Districts From California Water Code >> Division 11. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 7.

. As used in this article "county water district" means a county water district which has heretofore executed or shall hereafter execute a contract with the United States for any or all of the following purposes:
  (a) Acquisition, extension, or operation of works for irrigation or drainage or flood control or the development of electric or other power.
  (b) A water supply.
  (c) Assumption as principal or guarantor of indebtedness to the United States.