California § 13351 - In determining the amount of civil liability to be imposed pursuant to this chapt

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 13351 — In determining the amount of civil liability to be imposed pursuant to this chapt, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 13351. In determining the amount of civil liability to be imposed pursuant to this chapt

In determining the amount of civil liability to be imposed pursuant to this chapter, the superior court shall take into consideration the nature, circumstance, extent, and gravity of the violation or violations, whether the discharge is susceptible to cleanup or abatement, the degree of toxicity of the discharge, and, with respect to the violator, the ability to pay, the effect on ability to continue in business, any voluntary cleanup efforts undertaken, any prior history of violations, the degree of culpability, economic benefit or savings, if any, resulting from the violation, and such other matters as justice may require.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 13351

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13351 cover?

Section 13351 ("In determining the amount of civil liability to be imposed pursuant to this chapt") 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 § 13351?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 13351 apply to my situation?

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