Pub. Resources Code, § 72420 · Chapter 3. Prohibited Releases
Pub. Resources Code, § 72420
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) If the appropriate federal agencies approve an application made pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 72440, or if the board determines that an application is not required, an owner or operator of a large passenger vessel or oceangoing ship shall not release, or permit anyone to release, any sewage sludge from the vessel into the marine waters of the state or a marine sanctuary.
(b) If the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency approves the application for sewage release made pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 72440, or if the board determines that an application is not required, an owner or operator of an oceangoing ship with sufficient holding tank capacity shall not release, or permit anyone to release, any sewage from the vessel into the marine waters of the state or a marine sanctuary.
(c) If the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency approves the application for sewage release made pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 72440, or if the board determines that an application is not required, an owner or operator of a large passenger vessel shall not release, or permit anyone to release, any sewage from the vessel into the marine waters of the state or a marine sanctuary.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 279, Sec. 3. (SB 1360) Effective January 1, 2013.
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