SECTIONS 11625-11628 - California Statutes

WATER CODE

SECTION 11625-11628

11625. Any state agency, mutual water company, political
subdivision, or other entity or organization may enter into contracts
with the department for the purchase or for the use of water, water
flow, water storage, electric power, or other resources and
facilities made available by the project.

11626. In entering into and awarding contracts, in case of equal or
equivalent offers, including consideration of the cost of
construction, operation, and maintenance of the necessary lines,
plants, and other works to deliver the commodity or service which is
to be delivered under the contracts, the department shall grant
preference to state agencies or other organizations not organized or
doing business for profit but primarily for the purpose of supplying
water or electric power to their own citizens or members.

11627. Every contract made by the department for the sale of water,
use of water, water storage, electric power, or other service shall
provide that, in the event of any default in the payment of any money
specified in the contract to be paid to the department, the
department may, upon such notice as it determines, cease to furnish
or deliver water, use of water, water storage, electric power, or
other service under the contract.

11628. The act of the department in ceasing on any default to
furnish or deliver water, use of water, water storage, electric
power, or other service under a contract shall not deprive the
department of or limit any remedy provided by the contract or by law
for the recovery of money due or which may become due under the
contract.