Water Code section 529

(a)

This article addresses a subject matter of statewide concern.

(b)

Subject to subdivision (c), this article supersedes and preempts all enactments, including charter provisions and amendments thereto, and other local action of cities and counties, including charter cities and charter counties, and other local public agencies that conflict with this article.

(c)

This article does not supersede or preempt any enactment or other local action that imposes additional or more stringent requirements regarding matters set forth in this article.

Source: Section 529, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=WAT§ionNum=529.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2005; accessed Jul. 6, 2026).

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