Environmental & Energy,
California Courts of Appeal,
Administrative/Regulatory
Mar. 6, 2018
State water board wins legal victory against agencies, farm groups
The 3rd District Court of Appeal has reversed a years-old lower court decision, saying a fee on water permit holders is not an illegal tax under state law.
SACRAMENTO -- The 3rd District Court of Appeal has reversed a years-old lower court decision, saying a fee on water permit holders is not an illegal tax under state law.
The Friday ruling could also have implications going forward, as regulators and politicians in the state look at how to fund currently pending water projects. Northern California Water Association et al. v. State Water Resources Control Board, C075866 (Cal...
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