SECTIONS 74640-74645 - California Statutes

WATER CODE

SECTION 74640-74645

74640. A district may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided
in this division or by law, in all actions and proceedings in all
courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.

74641. A district may commence, maintain, intervene in, and
compromise, in the name of the district, and assume the costs of, any
action or proceeding involving or affecting the ownership or use of
water or water rights within the district, used or useful for any
purposes of the district, or of common benefit to the lands situated
therein.

74642. A district may commence, maintain, intervene in, defend, and
compromise actions and proceedings to prevent interference with or
diminution of the natural flow of any stream or streams or
unnavigable river, or rivers, including the natural subterranean
supply of water therefrom, which may be used or useful for any
purpose of the district, or a common benefit to the lands within the
district or its inhabitants; and may commence, maintain, and defend
actions and proceedings to prevent any such interference with such
waters as may endanger the inhabitants or lands of the district.

74643. A district may institute and maintain any and all actions,
proceedings, and suits at law or in equity necessary or proper to
fully carry out the provisions of this division, or to enforce,
maintain, protect, or preserve any and all rights, privileges, and
immunities created by this division or acquired in pursuance thereof.

74644. In all courts, actions, suits, or proceedings, the board may
sue, appear, and defend in the name of the district in person or by
attorneys.

74645. All claims for money or damages against the district are
governed by Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4
(commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the
Government Code except as provided therein, or by other statutes or
regulations expressly applicable thereto.