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2025 California Code
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DIVISION 7 - WATER QUALITY
CHAPTER 5 - Enforcement and Implementation
ARTICLE 3 - Judicial Review and Enforcement
Section 13331.
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CA Water Code § 13331 (2025)
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13331. (a) Upon the failure of any person or persons to comply with any cease and desist order issued by a regional board or the state board, the Attorney General, upon request of the board, shall petition the superior court for the issuance of a preliminary or permanent injunction, or both, as may be appropriate, restraining such person or persons from continuing the discharge in violation of the cease and desist order.
(b) The court shall issue an order directing defendants to appear before the court at a time and place certain and show cause why the injunction should not be issued. The court may grant such prohibitory or mandatory relief as may be warranted.
(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 659, Sec. 25. Effective January 1, 1997.)
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