{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"12608","citation":"Gov. Code, § 12608","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000. - 15990.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3"},{"name":"PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001. - 12790.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Attorney General [12500. - 12661.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 8. Environmental Actions [12600. - 12613.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2/chapter-6/article-8"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1518.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In any action maintained under Section <a href=\"/gov/12607\">12607</a>, the defendant may also show, by way of an affirmative defense, that there is no more feasible and prudent alternative to the defendant’s conduct, and that such conduct is consistent with the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.</p>","text":"In any action maintained under Section 12607, the defendant may also show, by way of an affirmative defense, that there is no more feasible and prudent alternative to the defendant’s conduct, and that such conduct is consistent with the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/environmental-actions-12608","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}