Section 80003 Of Chapter 1. General Provisions And Definitions From California Water Code >> Division 27. >> Chapter 1.

. (a) The development and operation of a program as provided in this division is in all respects for the welfare and the benefit of the people of the state, to protect the public peace, health, and safety, and constitutes an essential governmental purpose.
  (b) This division shall be construed in a manner so as to effectuate the purposes and objectives thereof.