CA Gov't Code Section 65592

Unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions govern the construction of this article:

(a)

“Department” means the Department of Water Resources.

(b)

“Local agency” means any city, county, or city and county, including a charter city or charter county.

(c)

“Water efficient landscape ordinance” means an ordinance or resolution adopted by a local agency, or prepared by the department, to address the efficient use of water in landscaping.