Cal. Water Code § 8709
Enforcement of Unauthorized Activities and Encroachments
Redline — January 1, 2011 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2013
As of January 1, 2011
Any use of any such land, right of way, or easement in violation of the preceding section, whether for cultivation, planting of crops or trees, storage or disposal of material, or other encroachment upon, or use of such land, right of way, or easement which does or may interfere with or obstruct such operation or maintenance, constitutes a public nuisance, and the board may commence and maintain a suit in the name of the people of the State for the prevention or abatement of such nuisance.
The board shall adopt emergency regulations necessary to implement this article in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The adoption of emergency regulations shall be deemed an emergency that calls for the immediate action to avoid serious harm to the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare.
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