AB 1572 was enacted in 2023 and prohibits the use of potable water for the irrigation of non-functional turf-lawns that serve no recreational or community purpose-located on most commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) properties, including common areas managed by homeowner associations (HOA’s).
AB 1572 - Nonfunctional Turf Bill
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COMPLIANCE TIMELINE
- All properties owned by local governments, local or regional public agencies including public school districts, and public water systems, beginning January 1, 2027;
- All commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, beginning January 1, 2028;
- All common areas of HOA properties, common interest developments, and community service organizations, beginning January 1, 2029
- All properties owned by local governments, local public agencies, and other public water systems in disadvantaged community, beginning January 1, 2031, or date upon which a state funding source is made available.
Note: You are not required to replace your lawn by these dates-only to stop irrigating with potable water
WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL AND NONFUNCTIONAL LAWN?
REBATES & INCENTIVES FOR REPLACING NONFUNCTIONAL LAWN
Visit the California Water Efficiency Partnership (CalWEP) resource hub at nonfunctionalturfca.org for guides, resources, a landscaper directory, and a quick property self-assessment tool.
To learn more about rebates and how to apply, please visit SoCal WaterSmart using the following link: https://www.bewaterwise.com/rebates
To learn more about scheduling a water survey for your location, please visit the following websites: https://www.bewaterwise.com/water-efficiency-surveys or https://www.waterefficiencysurvey.com/
