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Gov. Jerry Brown seeks fines of up to $10,000 a day for water wasters
2015-04-29 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
LA Times: Gov. Jerry Brown wants to fine big water wasters up to $10,000 per day, one of two new efforts he announced Tuesday to battle California`s drought. The higher penalties would be a sharp increase from the current $500 maximum that local water districts can now impose on residents and businesses. The governor`s proposal, which must be negotiated with lawmakers, would also empower cities and counties to issue fines. Local governments would be able to enlist staff members to dish out warnings and...
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