Section 8627.7.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 8627.7.
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(a) During a period for which the Governor has issued a proclamation of a state of emergency under this chapter based on drought conditions, a city, county, or city and county shall not impose a fine under any ordinance for a failure to water a lawn or for having a brown lawn. (b) A violation of this section is not subject to the criminal penalties set forth in Section 8665.

References

referencesCal. Government Code - GOV § 8665.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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