California · Water Code

WAT §13526: Any person who, after such action has been called to his attention in writing by the regional board, uses recycled water for any purpose for which recycling criteria have been established prior to the

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person who uses recycled water for purposes with established recycling criteria after written notice from the regional board is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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Any person who, after such action has been called to his attention in writing by the regional board, uses recycled water for any purpose for which recycling criteria have been established prior to the establishment of water recycling requirements, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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