Skip to content
ChatProjectCodes

Earlier editions: 2020-112018-112026-09

DIVISION 5. FLOOD CONTROL 8000-9651›PART 4. THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD 8520-9142›CHAPTER 3. Powers, Duties and Jurisdiction 8590-8723›ARTICLE 6. Enforcement of Unauthorized Activities and Encroachments 8700-8709

§ 8706.5

California Water Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Any activity that does or may interfere with, obstruct the performance, maintenance, or operation of, or otherwise adversely affect facilities of the State Plan of Flood Control, designated floodways, or streams that are regulated by the board constitutes a public nuisance, and the board may commence and maintain a suit in the name of the people of the state for the prevention or abatement of that nuisance.

(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 639, Sec. 3. (SB 753) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.

Ask AI about this code
Export this section
▸Contents — California Water Code
California Water Code

GoCodebook provides public access, search, citation, multilingual explanation, and practical interpretation of legally adopted building regulations. It is not a substitute for the official ICC or California code publications.