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HomeWater CodeDiv. 7Ch. 5Art. 2.5§ 13326 Double Liability Prohibition

§ 13326 Double Liability Prohibition

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§ 13326 Double Liability Prohibition

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't be punished twice for the same mistake in two different courts.
  • •If you already paid for a mistake in one court, another court can't make you pay again for the same thing.
  • •This rule stops people from being forced to pay twice for the same problem.

Example

You cause a car crash and have to pay money to the other driver in a small claims court.

A bigger court can't make you pay again for the same crash. You only pay once.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 13326 Double Liability Prohibition

No person shall be subject to both civil liability imposed under this article and civil liability imposed by the superior court under Articles 5 (commencing with Section 13350) and 6 (commencing with Section 13360) for the same act or failure to act. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1541, Sec. 4.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

civil liabilityArticles 5Articles 6same act or failure to act

Related Statutes

  • § 13327 Civil Liability Determination Factors
  • § 13328 Enforcing Board Penalties Judgment
  • § 13323 Regional Board Complaint Process
  • § 13351 Civil Liability Factors
  • § 1055.2 Double Liability Prohibition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 13326.
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