(a) A person who, without regard to intent or negligence, causes or permits any oil to be discharged in or on the waters of the state shall immediately contain, clean up, and remove the oil in the most effective manner that minimizes environmental damage and in accordance with the applicable contingency plans, unless ordered otherwise by the Coast Guard or the administrator.

(b) If there is a spill, an owner or operator shall comply with the applicable oil spill contingency plan approved by the administrator.

Terms Used In California Government Code 8670.25

  • Person: includes any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, limited liability company, business trust, corporation, or company. See California Government Code 17
  • State: means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. See California Government Code 18

(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 35, Sec. 17. (SB 861) Effective June 20, 2014.)

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