California AB 1572 imposes up to $1,000 fines for potable lawn watering

California's AB 1572 restricts use of potable water for lawn irrigation, with fines up to $1,000, targeting non-residential and certain residential properties. The law reflects ongoing drought-driven water policy tightening, though enforcement details and affected property classes remain partially specified. This signals regulatory pressure on water usage in a major U.S. state, with potential implications for water utilities and property owners.