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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 12Ch. 7Art. 1§ 117070 Reservoir Rule Violations

§ 117070 Reservoir Rule Violations

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§ 117070 Reservoir Rule Violations

Key Takeaways

  • •Breaking the rules set by the public agency near a reservoir is a crime called a misdemeanor.
  • •If you break these rules, you can be taken to court in the county where the reservoir is located.
  • •The rules are made to keep people and the reservoir safe.

Example

You go fishing at a reservoir and ignore the signs that say no fishing in a certain area.

If a park ranger catches you, you could be arrested for breaking the rules. You might have to go to court in that county and could be fined or punished.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 117070 Reservoir Rule Violations

Any violation of any rule or regulation lawfully made by the public agency is a misdemeanor. The superior court of the county within which the reservoir lies in whole or in part is a proper place for trial of all prosecutions for violations of any rules and regulations adopted by the public agency. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 449, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

misdemeanorsuperior courtreservoirpublic agency

Related Statutes

  • § 117040 Public Fishing Reservoirs
  • § 117060 Reservoir Fishing Facility Fees
  • § 117120 Reservoir Regulation Violations
  • § 116975 Animal Waste Disposal Ban
  • § 116980 Water Contamination Prohibition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 117070.
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