Section 80502 - Purposes and objectives(a) The development and operation of a program as provided in this division is in all respects for the welfare and the benefit of the people of the state, to protect the public peace, health, and safety, and constitutes an essential governmental purpose.(b) This division shall be liberally construed in a manner so as to effectuate its purposes and objectives.Renumbered from Ca. Water Code §80503 by Stats 2019 ch 396 (AB 1513),s 54, eff. 1/1/2020.Added by Stats 2019 ch 79 (AB 1054),s 22, eff. 7/12/2019.