Non-Functional Turf Ban – Compliance Deadlines and Action Steps for Public Water Systems, Public Agencies and Certain Property Owners

Beginning on January 1, 2027, California law will prohibit irrigating certain “non-functional turf” with potable water. The law, Assembly Bill 1572 (AB 1572) requires public water systems to adopt or revise their water service rules (e.g., an ordinance, policy, or regulations) to implement the ban and to communicate the requirements to customers on or before January 2027.... By: Best Best & Krieger LLP