Section 80004 - Powers and responsibilities of department(a) The powers and responsibilities of the department established under this division are within the scope of the primary duties of the department, but are not governed by the provisions relating to the State Water Resources Development System.(b) The Department of Water Resources Electric Purchases Fund, established by Section 80200, and the money in that fund are separate and distinct from any other fund and money administered by the department.Added by Stats 2001ExSess ch 4 (AB X1-1), s 4, eff. 2/1/2001.