{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"377.5","citation":"Wat. Code, § 377.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100. - 550.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3.5. Water Conservation Programs [375. - 378.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1/chapter-3.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 27, Sec. 12.   (SB 88)   Effective June 24, 2015.","effective":"2015-06-24","html":"<p>(a) A complaint or citation under subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/wat/377\">377</a> or subdivision (d) of Section <a href=\"/wat/1058.5\">1058.5</a> may be issued by any of the following:</p><p>(1) A code enforcement officer, as defined in Section <a href=\"/pen/829.5\">829.5</a> of the Penal Code.</p><p>(2) A designee of the chief executive officer of a public entity authorized to adopt an ordinance or resolution under Section <a href=\"/wat/375\">375</a>.</p><p>(3) A designee of the chief executive officer of a city, county, or city and county.</p><p>(b) For purposes of this section, the term “chief executive officer” includes a city manager, general manager, or other employee of the public entity who is the highest ranking officer or employee, other than a member of a multimember governing body, with responsibility for the operations of the public entity.</p>","text":"(a) A complaint or citation under subdivision (b) of Section 377 or subdivision (d) of Section 1058.5 may be issued by any of the following: (1) A code enforcement officer, as defined in Section 829.5 of the Penal Code. (2) A designee of the chief executive officer of a public entity authorized to adopt an ordinance or resolution under Section 375. (3) A designee of the chief executive officer of a city, county, or city and county. (b) For purposes of this section, the term “chief executive officer” includes a city manager, general manager, or other employee of the public entity who is the highest ranking officer or employee, other than a member of a multimember governing body, with responsibility for the operations of the public entity.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/water-conservation-programs-377-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}