California AB2728 allows groundwater sustainability agencies to exempt de minimis extractors from fees for groundwater monitoring and management.

California AB2728 amends the Water Code to allow groundwater sustainability agencies to exempt de minimis extractors from fees for groundwater monitoring and management. A de minimis extractor is defined as someone who extracts a small amount of groundwater. The bill specifies that agencies can impose fees for groundwater sustainability programs, but must exempt de minimis extractors if they find the fees would not directly benefit them and any benefits are incidental. The bill also outlines the process for agencies to impose or increase fees, including public meetings and notice requirements.

California AB2728 allows groundwater sustainability agencies to exempt de minimis extractors from fees for groundwater monitoring and management.

California AB2728 amends the Water Code to allow groundwater sustainability agencies to exempt de minimis extractors from fees for groundwater monitoring and management. A de minimis extractor is defined as someone who extracts a small amount of groundwater. The bill specifies that agencies can impose fees for groundwater sustainability programs, but must exempt de minimis extractors if they find the fees would not directly benefit them and any benefits are incidental. The bill also outlines the process for agencies to impose or increase fees, including public meetings and notice requirements.