California § 8670.25 - A person who, without regard to intent or negligence, causes or permits any oil t
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8670.25 — A person who, without regard to intent or negligence, causes or permits any oil t, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8670.25. A person who, without regard to intent or negligence, causes or permits any oil t
(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.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8670.25 cover?
Section 8670.25 ("A person who, without regard to intent or negligence, causes or permits any oil t") 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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