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Cannabis cultivators tell board revoking unused small irrigation water rights is difficult; staff to follow up
Summary
A cannabis compliance consultant told the State Water Board that cultivators who left the industry face barriers canceling small irrigation water rights and are receiving continuing annual bills and enforcement notices. Board and staff said they would follow up with the Division of Water Rights.
A Northern California cannabis compliance consultant told the State Water Resources Control Board on Oct. 21 that former cannabis growers face difficulty revoking small irrigation water rights after they cease cultivation, and that those who have left the industry continue to receive annual fees and enforcement notices.
"Some have left the business completely and yet have had a very difficult time trying to terminate that small irrigation use right once irrigation has ceased," said Marissa Corey, who said she represents multiple cultivators with small irrigation use rights.…
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