California · Water Code

WAT §31144.6: Any violation of a regulation of the district adopted pursuant to Section 31144 is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500), or imprisonment in the county jail not

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Violating a district regulation under Section 31144 is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $500 fine, up to 60 days jail, or both. Each day of violation counts as a separate offense.

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Any violation of a regulation of the district adopted pursuant to Section 31144 is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500), or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed 60 days, or by both that fine and imprisonment. Each day of the violation shall constitute a separate offense. Any violation or threatened violation of a regulation of the district may also be enjoined by civil suit.

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