§ 71204.6. — 71204.6. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 443, Sec. 4.)

California § 71204.6.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code PRC: Public Resources Code - PRC
• Div. 36.: DIVISION 36. MARINE INVASIVE SPECIES ACT
• Ch. 2.: CHAPTER 2. Ballast Water and Biofouling Management Requirements

Text

On or before January 1, 2012, the commission, in consultation with the board, the United States Coast Guard, and a technical advisory group consisting of interested persons, including, but not limited to, shipping, port, and environmental conservation representatives, shall develop and adopt regulations governing the management of biofouling on vessels arriving at a California port or place. The commission shall consider vessel design and voyage duration in developing the regulations. The regulations shall be based on the best available technology economically achievable, regularly reviewed and revised as appropriate, and shall be designed to protect the waters of the state.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 443, Sec. 4. (AB 912) Effective January 1, 2020.