California · Water Code
WAT §8704: (a) Civil penalties may be imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction against any person or public agency that undertakes an activity, flood system improvement, or encroachment that is in violation
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A court may impose civil penalties against any person or public agency that violates flood system laws through unauthorized activities or encroachments.
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