California · Water Code

WAT §22089: Every person who violates any of the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25), nor more than two hundred fifty dolla

Misdemeanor

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A violation of this article is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $25–$250, jail time of 10 days to 6 months, or both.

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Every person who violates any of the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25), nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 10 days nor more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

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