California · Government Code

GOV §8627.7: (a) During a period for which the Governor has issued a proclamation of a state of emergency under this chapter based on drought conditions, a city, county, or city and county shall not impose a fine

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

During a Governor-declared drought emergency, cities and counties cannot fine residents for failing to water lawns or having brown lawns. Violations carry no criminal penalties.

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(a) During a period for which the Governor has issued a proclamation of a state of emergency under this chapter based on drought conditions, a city, county, or city and county shall not impose a fine under any ordinance for a failure to water a lawn or for having a brown lawn. (b) A violation of this section is not subject to the criminal penalties set forth in Section 8665.

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