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AB-1621 Public water system: operation.(2023-2024)

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Date Published: 02/17/2023 09:00 PM
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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2023–2024 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Bill
No. 1621


Introduced by Assembly Member Calderon

February 17, 2023


An act to amend Section 116525 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to drinking water.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


AB 1621, as introduced, Calderon. Public water system: operation.
Existing law prohibits any person from operating a public water system unless that person first submits an application to the State Water Resources Control Board and receives a permit.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to this provision.
Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: NO   Local Program: NO  

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

 Section 116525 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:

116525.
 (a)  No A person shall not operate a public water system unless he or she they first submits submit an application to the department and receives receive a permit as provided in this chapter. A change in ownership of a public water system shall require the submission of a new application.
(b)  The department may require a new application whenever a change in regulatory jurisdiction has occurred.
(c)  The department may renew, reissue, revise, or amend any domestic water supply permit whenever the department deems it to be necessary for the protection of public health whether or not an application has been filed.