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Bill Voids Ban on Artificial Grass09-15-10 | News

Bill Voids Ban on Artificial Grass

A synthetic grass professional installation in Dallas. For California landscape contractors, AB 1793 represents an increase market potential for synthetic turf, which in turn means increased industry growth potential.
Courtesy of Artificial Grass & Synthetic Lawn Industry

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San Diego County Water Authority, during a December 2009 board meeting, decided to take action. They approached assembly member Lori Saldana to propose legislation that clearly defined artificial grass and synthetic grass-like surfaces as an option when designing landscape to be water efficient. This means the project met CALGREEN standards for water efficiency and use.

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