{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"75616","citation":"Wat. Code, § 75616","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 21. WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS [74000. - 76501.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-21"},{"name":"PART 9. GROUND WATER CHARGE [75500. - 75642.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-21/part-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Procedure for Levy and Collection [75560. - 75638.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-21/part-9/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Collection [75610. - 75624.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-21/part-9/chapter-3/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 75.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If any operator of a water-producing facility fails to register the water-producing facility, or fails to file the water production statements as required by this article, the district shall, in addition to charging interest as provided in Section <a href=\"/wat/75615\">75615</a>, assess a penalty charge against such operator in an amount of 10 percent of the amount found by the district to be due.</p>","text":"If any operator of a water-producing facility fails to register the water-producing facility, or fails to file the water production statements as required by this article, the district shall, in addition to charging interest as provided in Section 75615, assess a penalty charge against such operator in an amount of 10 percent of the amount found by the district to be due.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/collection-75616","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}