California § 117480 - Every person who places, deposits, or dumps any garbage in or upon the navigable
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 117480 — Every person who places, deposits, or dumps any garbage in or upon the navigable, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 117480. Every person who places, deposits, or dumps any garbage in or upon the navigable
Every person who places, deposits, or dumps any garbage in or upon the navigable waters of this state, or who places, deposits, or loads it upon any vessel, with intent that it shall be dumped or deposited in or upon the navigable waters of this state, or at any point in the ocean within twenty miles of any point on the coast line of the state, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 117480
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 117480 cover?
Section 117480 ("Every person who places, deposits, or dumps any garbage in or upon the navigable") 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.
How do I cite California § 117480?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 117480 apply to my situation?
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