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Central Coast presenters warn that enforceable A–R limits could force small operations if agronomic viability gap persists
Summary
Central Coast presenters told the expert panel that numeric limits can produce punitive monetary fines for small specialty‑crop operations and that soft administrative tools and incentives are underused.
Central Coast conservation groups and technical advisors told the panel that formal enforcement under numeric limits can have severe financial consequences for small specialty‑crop operations and that regional orders limit the use of several softer enforcement options.
What was presented - Administrative civil liabilities: Sarah Lopez of Central Coast Water Quality Preservation, Inc. described ACLs issued for failure to file nitrogen application reports ranging from roughly $42,000 to $145,000 for ranches between 22 and 164 acres. Lopez outlined the…
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