CA Water Code Section 13002


No provision of this division or any ruling of the state board or a regional board is a limitation:

(a)

On the power of a city or county or city and county to adopt and enforce additional regulations, not in conflict therewith, imposing further conditions, restrictions, or limitations with respect to the disposal of waste or any other activity which might degrade the quality of the waters of the state.

(b)

On the power of any city or county or city and county to declare, prohibit, and abate nuisances.

(c)

On the power of the Attorney General, at the request of a regional board, the state board, or upon his own motion, to bring an action in the name of the people of the State of California to enjoin any pollution or nuisance.

(d)

On the power of a state agency in the enforcement or administration of any provision of law which it is specifically permitted or required to enforce or administer.

(e)

On the right of any person to maintain at any time any appropriate action for relief against any private nuisance as defined in the Civil Code or for relief against any contamination or pollution.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 13002’s source at ca​.gov