{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"117510","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 117510","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [106500. - 119406.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104"},{"name":"PART 13. GARBAGE AND ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL [117400. - 117590.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-13"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Waste and Waste Disposal [117400. - 117590.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-13/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Pollution by Vessels [117510. - 117525.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-13/chapter-4/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 1996.","effective":"1996-01-01","html":"<p>As used in this article:</p><p>(a) “Vessel” means every description of craft or other contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation in or on water. </p><p>(b) “Navigable waters” means all public waters of the state in any river, stream, lake, reservoir, or other body of water, including all salt water bays, inlets, and estuaries within the jurisdiction of the state. </p>","text":"As used in this article: (a) “Vessel” means every description of craft or other contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation in or on water. (b) “Navigable waters” means all public waters of the state in any river, stream, lake, reservoir, or other body of water, including all salt water bays, inlets, and estuaries within the jurisdiction of the state.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/pollution-by-vessels-117510","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}