California · Water Code

WAT §31149: Any violation of a regulation of the district adopted pursuant to Section 31145 is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisonment not to exceed 60 days

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Violating a district regulation is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 fine and/or 60 days imprisonment. 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 31145 is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisonment not to exceed 60 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day of such a 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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