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Chapter 2. Definitions of California Water Code >> Division 12. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the provisions of
this chapter shall govern the construction of this division.
The definition of a word applies to any of its variants.
"Include" except when used in relation to the inclusion of
land into a district does not necessarily exclude matters not
enumerated.
"District" means a county water district formed under the
provisions of the County Water District Act or this division.
"Board" means the board of directors of a district.
"Land" except in Chapter 2 of Part 8 means land in the
district or proposed district involved.
"President" means the president of the board.
"Secretary" means the secretary of the board.
"Assessee" means the person to whom property is assessed.
"General district election" means the election required to
be held in each district on the first Tuesday after the first Monday
in November in each odd-numbered year.
"Special water district election" means any district
election other than a general district election.
"Elector," "voter," and "precinct board" have respectively
the same meaning as defined in the Elections Code, but an "elector"
or "voter" shall also be a resident of the district or proposed
district involved.
"Holder of title" includes a holder of evidence of title.
"Property" embraces all real and personal property.
"Works" includes water works, conduits, reservoirs, storage
sites, water sheds, machinery, wells, pumps, dams, storage tanks,
tunnels, hydrants, meters, works and facilities for the collection,
treatment and disposal of sewage, waste and storm waters, fire
protection works and facilities, other appliances and their
appurtenances.
"Conduit" includes canals, channels, pipes, ditches, and
flumes.
"Operate" includes use, maintain, and repair.
"Street" includes road, alley, avenue, highway, and public
way.
