California · Water Code

WAT §6430: Any person who unlawfully constructs or operates a dam without approval from the department shall pay a fine in the amount of the annual fees and the late penalties that would have been due for the pe

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A person who builds or operates a dam without department approval must pay a fine equal to annual fees and late penalties from completion to violation discovery.

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Any person who unlawfully constructs or operates a dam without approval from the department shall pay a fine in the amount of the annual fees and the late penalties that would have been due for the period starting from the date the dam was completed to the date the violation was identified by the department.

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