California AB263 amends the Water Code to establish emergency regulations for the Scott and Shasta River watersheds.

California AB263 amends the Water Code to establish emergency regulations for the Scott and Shasta River watersheds. The bill specifies that emergency regulations adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board for these watersheds may remain in effect until January 1, 2031, or until permanent rules are adopted, whichever occurs first. The board must provide annual updates on its progress toward developing permanent flow rules. The bill also outlines the conditions under which these regulations can be renewed and the penalties for violations.

California AB263 amends the Water Code to establish emergency regulations for the Scott and Shasta River watersheds.

California AB263 amends the Water Code to establish emergency regulations for the Scott and Shasta River watersheds. The bill specifies that emergency regulations adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board for these watersheds may remain in effect until January 1, 2031, or until permanent rules are adopted, whichever occurs first. The board must provide annual updates on its progress toward developing permanent flow rules. The bill also outlines the conditions under which these regulations can be renewed and the penalties for violations.