Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
La Mesa Municipal Code Ch. 10.48 Wasting Water
La Mesa Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · La Mesa
Cite as: La Mesa Municipal Code Chapter 10.48 · Text as of 2026-10-04
10.48.010 - Waste of water prohibited.¶
It is unlawful for any person, legal or natural, to waste or to cause or permit to be wasted any water furnished, supplied or delivered by any agency distributing for public benefit any water dedicated to or provided for public use within this city.
(Ord. 305; February 10, 1948)
10.48.020 - Escape of water from premises.¶
It is prima facie evidence of the violation of this chapter for any person, legal or natural, to permit any water supplied from such public source to the premises owned, occupied or controlled by such person, to escape, flow or seep therefrom.
(Ord. 305; February 10, 1948)
10.48.030 - Responsibility for violation.¶
The person, legal or natural, ostensibly in possession, control or ownership of any premises upon which water is wasted or permitted to be wasted in violation of this chapter shall be prima facie responsible for such violation.
(Ord. 305 § 3, February 10, 1948)
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