New California Law Imposes Steeper Fines for Diverting Water During Droughts
Supporters say AB 460’s tougher penalties, up to $10,000 a day, will discourage water theft. A California law imposing steeper fines for water rights holders who commit minor violations and illegally divert water out of river systems during a drought has recently been approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Officially signed into law on Sept. 22,