Section 6113 Of Article 3. Emergency Work From California Water Code >> Division 3. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 3.

. The cost and expenses of the remedial means provided in this article, including cost of any work done to render a dam or reservoir or its appurtenances safe, shall be recoverable by the state from the owner by action brought by the department in the superior court of the county wherein the dam or reservoir or any part thereof is situated.