North Fork Kings groundwater agency can fine overpumping and place liens for unpaid fees
The North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency may impose civil penalties on people who pump more groundwater than its rules allow, and may record liens on their county property for unpaid charges, lasting 10 years and renewable.
Who it affects
Groundwater pumpers and landowners in the North Fork Kings agency area
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 SB 997: North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency: lien authority.
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