California · Water Code
WAT §12973: The governing body of a water agency may adopt regulations binding upon all persons covering the use of such recreational facilities.
Misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
Water agency governing bodies may adopt regulations for recreational facility use. Violating those regulations is a misdemeanor offense.
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The governing body of a water agency may adopt regulations binding upon all persons covering the use of such recreational facilities. Any violation of such regulations is a misdemeanor.
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