stronger penalties where the law allows them.
But there is no universal rule that says homeowners go to jail simply for putting a rain barrel under a gutter.
That distinction is important because dramatic headlines often leave out the details of the actual law involved.
Why Do Some Places Have Rules About Rainwater?
It might seem strange to regulate something that falls freely from the sky. After all, rain lands on roofs, gardens, driveways, and fields without anyone doing anything to collect it.
Water law, however, can be more complicated
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