(a) Whenever DSOD or the department is required to serve documents on a dam owner under the provisions of this article, the dam owner shall be served by using at least one of the following methods:(1) First-class mail, registered mail or certified mail through the United States Postal Service, or through a mail or parcel delivery service. Where service is made by mail, the proof of service shall show the date and place of deposit in the mail, the name and address of the person served as shown on the mailing envelope and that the envelope was sealed and deposited in the mail with the postage fully prepaid.(2) Electronic mail if the dam owner agrees in writing to service of the notice by electronic mail.(b) If, after the exercise of reasonable diligence, service cannot be achieved pursuant to subsections (a)(1)--(a)(3), then service may be made by leaving the document at the residence or business of the person named to be served, or at the physical location of the dam that is the subject of the document being served, with a person not less than 18 years of age. Where service is made in this manner, the proof of service shall also state the date and place of delivery and the name of the person to whom the documents were given. Where the person making the service is unable to obtain the name of the person to whom the documents were given, the person making the service may substitute a physical description for the name.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 23, § 337.22
1. New section filed 9-19-2022; operative 9-19-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 38). Note: Authority cited: Section 6078, Water Code. Reference: Sections 6428, 6429, 6431 and 6432, Water Code.
1. New section filed 9-19-2022; operative 9/19/2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 37).