§ 116650. — 116650. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 810, Sec. 3.)

California § 116650.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code HSC: Health and Safety Code - HSC
• Div. 104.: DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
• Part 12.: PART 12. DRINKING WATER
• Ch. 4.: CHAPTER 4. California Safe Drinking Water Act
• Art. 9.: ARTICLE 9. Remedies

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(a)
If the state board determines that a person is in violation of this chapter or any regulation, permit, standard, citation, or order issued or adopted thereunder, the state board may issue a citation to the person. The citation shall be served upon the person personally or by certified mail. Service shall be deemed effective as of the date of personal service or the date of receipt of the certified mail. If a person to whom a citation is directed refuses to accept delivery of the certified mail, the date of service shall be deemed to be the date of mailing.
(b)
Each citation shall be in writing and shall describe the nature of the violation or violations, including a reference to the statutory provision, standard, order, citation, permit, or regulation alleged
to have been violated.
(c)
A citation may specify a date for elimination or correction of the condition constituting the violation.
(d)
A citation may include the assessment of a penalty as specified in subdivision (e).
(e)
The state board may assess a penalty in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day for each day that a violation occurred, and for each day that a violation continues to occur. A separate penalty may be assessed for each violation and shall be in addition to any liability or penalty imposed under any other law.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 810, Sec. 3. (AB 664) Effective January 1, 2024.