California § 8670.67.5. 8670.67.5. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 609, Sec. 7.)

California Statutes

§ 8670.67.5. — 8670.67.5. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 609, Sec. 7.)

California § 8670.67.5.

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Code GOVGovernment Code - GOV

Div.1.

Title 2.DIVISION 1. GENERAL

Ch. 7.4.CHAPTER 7.4. Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning

Art. 9.ARTICLE 9. Enforcement

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(a)Regardless of intent or negligence, any person who causes or permits a spill shall be strictly liable civilly in accordance with subdivision (b) or (c).

(b)A penalty may be administratively imposed by the administrator in accordance with Section 8670.68 in an amount not to exceed twenty dollars ($20) per gallon for a spill.

(c)Whenever the release of oil resulted from gross negligence or reckless conduct, the administrator shall, in accordance with Section 8670.68, impose a penalty in an amount not to exceed sixty dollars ($60) per gallon for a spill.

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(a)
Regardless of intent or negligence, any person who causes or permits a spill shall be strictly liable civilly in accordance with subdivision (b) or (c).
(b)
A penalty may be administratively imposed by the administrator in accordance with Section 8670.68 in an amount not to exceed twenty dollars ($20) per gallon for a spill.
(c)
Whenever the release of oil resulted from gross negligence or reckless conduct, the administrator shall, in accordance with Section 8670.68, impose a penalty in an amount not to exceed sixty dollars ($60) per gallon for a spill.