Judge Holds Landowner Liable for Cultivation-related Environmental Crimes

Judge Holds Landowner Liable for Cultivation-related Environmental Crimes
A California judge recently ordered a Calaveras County property owner liable for damages after their tenant committed environmental crimes in conjunction with a cannabis operation.
Under Fish and Game Code section 12025, civil penalties can be levied against a landowner or occupant who has violated one or more environmental laws in conjunction with commercial cannabis cultivation.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) had its first 12025 case in front of a judge in September.