Humboldt Cannabis Grower to Pay $750,000 for Violating State Water, Wildlife Regulations
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Rachel Becker/CalMatters
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February 2, 2024 at 10:48AM
A Humboldt County cannabis grower has agreed to pay $750,000, remove unpermitted ponds and restore streams and wetlands after state officials accused him of violating regulations protecting water supplies, wildlife and waterways. Of the total, $500,000 is a record penalty for a water rights violation in California.