Gov. Code, § 56036.6 · Chapter 2. Definitions
Gov. Code, § 56036.6
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) For the purposes of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 57000) to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 57176), inclusive, of Part 4 or Part 5 (commencing with Section 57300), none of the following entities is a “district” or “special district” if the commission of the principal county determines, in accordance with Sections 56127 and 56128, that the entity is not a “district” or “special district”:
(1) A flood control district.
(2) A flood control and floodwater conservation district.
(3) A flood control and water conservation district.
(4) A conservation district.
(5) A water conservation district.
(6) A water replenishment district.
(7) The Orange County Water District.
(8) A California water storage district.
(9) A water agency.
(10) A county water authority or a water authority.
(b) If the commission determines that an entity described in this section is not a “district” or “special district,” any proceedings pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 57000) for a change of organization involving the entity shall be conducted pursuant to the principal act authorizing the establishment of that entity.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 300, Sec. 25. (AB 1430) Effective January 1, 2012.
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Provisions in this library that the text above cites, as it prints each citation. A range cited as “ss. 61.13-61.16” links its first and last provisions.
Government Code
- Gov. Code, § 56127Printed as Sections 56127 and 56128
- Gov. Code, § 56128Printed as Sections 56127 and 56128
- Gov. Code, tit. 5, div. 3, pt. 4CONDUCTING AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS FOR CHANGES OF ORGANIZATION OR REORGANIZATIONPrinted as Part 4 (commencing with Section 57000)
- Gov. Code, tit. 5, div. 3, pt. 4, ch. 1GeneralPrinted as Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 57000)
- Gov. Code, tit. 5, div. 3, pt. 4, ch. 7Confirmation of Election ResultsPrinted as Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 57176)
- Gov. Code, tit. 5, div. 3, pt. 5TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND EFFECT OF A CHANGE OF ORGANIZATION OR REORGANIZATIONPrinted as Part 5 (commencing with Section 57300)
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Government Code
- Gov. Code, § 56032.5Printed as Sections 56036 and 56036.6
- Gov. Code, § 56044Printed as Sections 56036 and 56036.6
- Gov. Code, § 56055Printed as Section 56036.6
- Gov. Code, § 56062Printed as Section 56036.6
- Gov. Code, § 56100Printed as Section 56036.6
- Gov. Code, § 56127Printed as Section 56036.6
- Gov. Code, § 56128Printed as Section 56036.6
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