Local groundwater fees can exempt small household well users
Local governments, including groundwater sustainability agencies, that charge fees for groundwater monitoring or management may exempt de minimis extractors, such as small household wells, after making findings that others get the direct benefit. The law says it restates existing law.
Who it affects
Small well owners and local groundwater agencies
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2728: Groundwater: de minimis extractors: fees: exemption.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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