California § 132 - Every person who, within the anchorage of any port, harbor, or cove of this State
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 132 — Every person who, within the anchorage of any port, harbor, or cove of this State, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 132. Every person who, within the anchorage of any port, harbor, or cove of this State
Every person who, within the anchorage of any port, harbor, or cove of this State, into which vessels may enter for the purpose of receiving or discharging cargo, throws overboard from any vessel all or any part of the ballast, or who otherwise places or causes to be placed in such port, harbor, or cove, any obstructions to navigation, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 132
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 132 cover?
Section 132 ("Every person who, within the anchorage of any port, harbor, or cove of this State") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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