SB204

Amends state water code penalties to increase fines and clarify enforcement.

The bill amends the state water code to increase penalties for violations, setting a minimum and maximum fine per violation. It also clarifies that each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense. The commission on water resource management must consider specific factors when imposing penalties, such as the nature of the violation and the violator's history. The bill further authorizes the commission to set, charge, and collect administrative fines and to bring legal action to recover administrative fees and costs.