CHAPTER 2. Definitions [30010 - 30027]
( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274. )
Unless the context otherwise requires, the provisions of this chapter shall govern the construction of this division.
(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.)
The definition of a word applies to any of its variants.
(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.)
“Include” except when used in relation to the inclusion of land into a district does not necessarily exclude matters not enumerated.
(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.)
“District” means a county water district formed under the provisions of the County Water District Act or this division.
(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.)
“Board” means the board of directors of a district.
(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.)
“Land” except in Chapter 2 of Part 8 means land in the district or proposed district involved.
(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.)
“President” means the president of the board.
(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.)
“Secretary” means the secretary of the board.
(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.)
“Assessee” means the person to whom property is assessed.
(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.)
“General district election” means the election required to be held in each district on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each odd-numbered year.
(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2019.)
“Special water district election” means any district election other than a general district election.
(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2019.)
“Elector,” “voter,” and “precinct board” have respectively the same meaning as defined in the Elections Code, but an “elector” or “voter” shall also be a resident of the district or proposed district involved.
(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 233. Effective January 1, 1995.)
“Holder of title” includes a holder of evidence of title.
(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.)
“Property” embraces all real and personal property.
(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.)
“Works” includes water works, conduits, reservoirs, storage sites, water sheds, machinery, wells, pumps, dams, storage tanks, tunnels, hydrants, meters, works and facilities for the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage, waste and storm waters, fire protection works and facilities, other appliances and their appurtenances.
(Amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1295.)
“Conduit” includes canals, channels, pipes, ditches, and flumes.
(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.)
“Operate” includes use, maintain, and repair.
(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.)
“Street” includes road, alley, avenue, highway, and public way.
(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.)