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The following definitions govern the construction of this
chapter:
   (a) "State Water Resources Development System" means the State
Water Resources Development System as described in Section 12931,
including, but not limited to, all portions of the project authorized
pursuant to the Central Valley Project Act (Part 3 (commencing with
Section 11100)) and additions thereto.
   (b) "Encroachment" means any installation of any tower, pole,
pipe, fence, building, structure, object, or improvement of any kind
or character that is placed in, on, under, or over any portion of the
State Water Resources Development System or other use of the
department's right-of-way, including the alteration of the ground
surface elevation by more than one foot, or the planting of trees,
vines, or other vegetation on the department's right-of-way that may
pose a threat to the physical integrity of any facility of the State
Water Resources Development System or that could interfere with the
department's rights with regard to access, inspection, repair, or the
operation and maintenance of any State Water Resources Development
System facility.
   (c) "Person" means any person, firm, partnership, association,
corporation, other business entity, nonprofit organization, or
governmental entity.
   (d) "Right-of-way" means any property interest acquired by the
department for State Water Resources Development System purposes,
including but not limited to, an easement, license, permit, joint use
agreement, or fee ownership.

Last modified: February 13, 2012