§ 13221 Regional Board Subpoena Powers

Water Code·California

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•The regional board members can make people swear to tell the truth.
•They can also force people to come and talk or bring proof in their meetings.
•They have the same power in their area as the state board has in the whole state.

Example

If the regional board is looking into a problem with a factory polluting a river,

they can make the factory owner come to a meeting and bring records to prove they are not polluting. If the owner doesn't come or lie, they can get in trouble.

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§ 13221 Regional Board Subpoena Powers

Members of the regional board shall be empowered to administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance and giving of testimony by witnesses and for the production of evidence in any proceeding before the board in any part of the region. The provisions of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1075) of Part I of Division 2 of this code shall apply to regional boards within their own regions, where they shall have the same power as the state board within the state. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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regional board administer oaths issue subpoenas Chapter 3 state board

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 13221.

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