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FLORIDA - HB 91 effective May 1, 1991, governing all new automatic sprinkler systems: "... shall install a rain sensor device or switch which will override the irrigation cycle of the sprinkler system when adequate rainfall has occurred."

Volusia County, Florida passed County Ordinance 2000-34 that requires rain switches on pre-1991 irrigation systems by April 2002.

Hillsborough County, Florida (including the city of Tampa) passed County Ordinance 94-12 that requires rain switches on all existing irrigation systems by October 1, 1996.

NEW YORK - The Water Authority of Great Neck North (including the towns of Great Neck and North Hempstead), established the use of a rain gauge or moisture detection sensors as a requirement for all existing and new automatic irrigation systems, effective April 15, 1995. The penalty for non-compliance is a maximum fine of $250.00 for each violation.

NEW JERSEY - Township of Cape May has established an ordinance requiring the use of a rain sensor on all new systems.
Rain Sensor Law Passed in New Jersey - New Jersey passed a rain sensor law on December 8, 2000 making it mandatory to have a rain sensor shut off on all new automatic irrigation systems in landscapes.

SOUTH CAROLINA - Hilton Head Island effective October 13, 1993: "All automatic irrigation designs shall include an electric sensoring device (rain sensor) that can be set to turn off the system under predetermined rain or soil moisture conditions set at 1/2 inch."

CALIFORNIA - The Water Conservation in Landscaping Act, referred to as AB 325. All California cities and counties were given the option of adopting the ordinance as is, or submitting their own by January 1, 1993. Two hundred ninety five agencies require rain sensing devices to shut off systems during rain.

NORTH CAROLINA - the town of Cary, North Carolina has mandated the use of rain sensors on all new irrigation installations as of August 14, 1997. In addition, rain sensors are required on all existing automatic irrigation systems on or before May 1, 1998.a

MINNESOTA - Beginning July 1, 2003, all new irrigation systems must have a rain sensor installed.

TEXAS - the city of Dallas: Beginning January 1, 2002, all irrigation systems installed in the city of Dallas are required to have both a rain sensor and a freeze sensor device installed. All existing irrigation systems must be retrofitted with theses devices before January 2005.

CONNECTICUT - As of October 1, 2003, any residence, state agency or commercial enterprise installing a new irrigation system, will be required to use a rain sensor.

GEORGIA - On and after January 1, 2005, no person shall install within the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, any landscape irrigation system that does not have a rain shut-off switch.