California Water Code

§ 1052

WAT § 1052 Effective Jun 30, 2022Div. 2 · Part 1 · Ch. 2

Statute text

(a)The diversion or use of water subject to this division other than as authorized in this division is a trespass.

(b)(1) An action for the issuance of injunctive relief as may be warranted by way of temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction, may be brought by the Attorney General on behalf of the board, or in the Attorney General’s independent capacity in the name of the people of the State of California, where the diversion or use of water is threatened, is occurring, or has occurred.

(2)(A) A civil action for a violation under this section resulting from unlicensed cannabis cultivation may also be brought by a city attorney or county counsel, upon approval of the board, in the name of the people of the State of California.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 56, Sec. 37. (AB 195) Effective June 30, 2022.