Government,
Environmental & Energy,
Civil Litigation
Aug. 15, 2017
Farmer’s penalty for violating Clear Water Act to be debated
A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday about what penalty a farmer should pay for plowing a Tehama County field in violation of the Clean Water Act.
SACRAMENTO — A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday about what penalty a farmer should pay for plowing a Tehama County field in violation of the Clean Water Act.
While John Duarte’s case may sound routine, it has become an important flashpoint for some conservative groups and agricultural organizations.
He is represented by attorneys from the Pacific Legal Foundation. The chairs of the Agric...
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