§ 117120 Reservoir Regulation Violations

Health and Safety Code·California

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•Breaking the rules set by the government agency near a reservoir is a crime.
•If you break these rules, you can be taken to court in the county where the reservoir is located.
•This is a small crime, not a big one, but you can still get in trouble.

Example

You go fishing at a reservoir and ignore the 'No Fishing' signs put up by the government agency.

Ignoring the signs is breaking the rules, so you could be charged with a misdemeanor and have to go to court in that county.

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§ 117120 Reservoir Regulation Violations

Any violation of any rule or regulation lawfully made by the governmental agency is a misdemeanor. The superior court of the county within which the reservoir lies in whole or in part is a proper place for trial of all prosecutions for violations of any rules and regulations adopted by the governmental agency. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 449, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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misdemeanor superior court reservoir governmental agency

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 117120.

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