Cal. Water Code - WAT § 22525. Section 22525.
This article provides an independent method of leasing and its provisions apply only to leases made pursuant to it.
ARTICLE 5. Lease of Works [22525. - 22530.]
Cal. Water Code - WAT 5.
in effectCal. Water Code - WAT § 22526. Section 22526.
A district may lease part or all of its works whenever the leasing will benefit the district.
Cal. Water Code - WAT § 22527. Section 22527.
When the board contemplates the leasing of the works of the district, it shall give notice thereof at least three weeks prior to the making of the lease, by publication at least once in some newspaper published in the principal county.
Cal. Water Code - WAT § 22528. Section 22528.
The lease shall be made to the highest bidder, but any and all bids may be rejected.
Cal. Water Code - WAT § 22529. Section 22529.
The lease shall not interfere with any prior rights established by law.
Cal. Water Code - WAT § 22530. Section 22530.
A good and sufficient bond shall be required by the board to secure the faithful performance of the lease by the lessees.
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