Pub. Resources Code, § 40171 · Chapter 2. Definitions
Pub. Resources Code, § 40171
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“Pollution” means the condition caused by the presence in or on a body of water, soil, or air of any solid waste or substance derived therefrom in such quantity, of such nature and duration, or under such condition that the quality, appearance, or usefulness of the water, soil, land, or air is significantly degraded or adversely altered.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1095, Sec. 22.
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