California · Water Code

WAT §311: Any fine imposed under the provisions of this article may be collected as in other criminal cases, and the justice may also issue an execution upon the judgment therein rendered, which may be enforced

Civil

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This statute establishes procedures for collecting fines imposed under the article, allowing collection through either criminal or civil enforcement methods.

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Any fine imposed under the provisions of this article may be collected as in other criminal cases, and the justice may also issue an execution upon the judgment therein rendered, which may be enforced and collected as in civil cases.

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