ARTICLE 1. Limitations on Liabilities [44400. - 44401.]

Cal. Water Code - WAT 1.
in effect

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 44400. Section 44400.

A district may not incur any debt or liability whatever in excess of the express provisions of this division. Any debt or liability so incurred is void.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 44401. Section 44401.

Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to limit the right of the board to enter into any contract or lease for property, as in this division provided, and to bind the district for the payment of the rental or consideration specified in the lease or contract.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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