California · Water Code

WAT §13754: Failure to comply with any provision of this article, or willful and deliberate falsification of any report required by this article, is a misdemeanor.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Failure to comply with article provisions or willfully falsifying required reports is a misdemeanor. Prosecutors must offer reasonable opportunity to comply before prosecution, except for willful falsification.

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Failure to comply with any provision of this article, or willful and deliberate falsification of any report required by this article, is a misdemeanor. Before commencing prosecution against any person, other than for willful and deliberate falsification of any report required by this article, the person shall be given reasonable opportunity to comply with the provisions of this article.

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