568.5.
(a) Upon appropriation of moneys by the Legislature for the purposes of this section, the department shall administer the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program to do all of the following:(1) Provide financial assistance in the form of grants to implement irrigation management systems that reduce greenhouse gases, save water, and reduce energy use in California agricultural operations.
(2) Offer technical assistance to program applicants.
(3) Perform outreach to agricultural operations located in groundwater basins designated as high or medium priority under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act set forth in Part 2.74 (commencing with Section 10720) of Division 6 of the Water Code. The department shall work with groundwater sustainability agencies in performing outreach pursuant to this paragraph.
(b) The department shall consult with the State Air Resources Board to quantify the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of projects proposed to be funded under the program.
(c) Notwithstanding Section 11005 of the Government Code or any other law requiring approval by a state officer of gifts, bequests, devises, or donations, the department may seek and accept on behalf of the state any gift, bequest, devise, or donation whenever the gift and the terms and conditions thereof will aid in actions undertaken pursuant to subdivision (a).
(d) (1) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the department shall annually report to the Legislature on the accomplishments and activities of the program.
(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
(e) Moneys from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, created pursuant to Section 16428.8 of the Government Code, shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, only for the activities described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a).