Article 1. Definitions of California Water Code >> Division 5. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 9. >> Article 1.

Unless the context requires otherwise, the definitions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
  (a) "Fiscal year" has the same meaning as that set forth in Section 13290 of the Government Code.
  (b) "Levee flood protection zone" means the area, as determined by the board or the department, that is protected by a project levee.
  (c) "Local agency" means a local agency responsible for the maintenance of a project levee.
  (d) "Maintenance" has the same meaning as that set forth in subdivision (f) of Section 12878.
  (e) "Project levee" means any levee that is part of the facilities of the State Plan of Flood Control.
  (f) "State Plan of Flood Control" has the same meaning as that set forth in Section 5096.805 of the Public Resources Code.