Section 8622 Of Article 2. Cooperation With The United States From California Water Code >> Division 5. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 2.
8622
. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of Chapters 1 and 3
(commencing with Sections 12570 and 12800 respectively) of Part 6 of
Division 6, the board may undertake immediate construction or
reconstruction of a portion of a project at state expense, if the
board determines that it is urgent to immediately construct or
reconstruct a portion of an authorized flood control project because
of damages resulting from the 1955-56 floods. Any funds heretofore or
hereafter appropriated or allocated to the board for the acquisition
of lands, easements, and rights of way may be used for the purposes
specified in this section.