{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"5461","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 5461","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600. - 6127.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600. - 6127.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-5/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. General Provisions with Respect to Sewers [5400. - 5474.10.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-5/part-3/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Procedure for Abatement [5460. - 5465.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-5/part-3/chapter-6/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1447.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Any person who discharges sewage or other waste in any manner which results in contamination is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"Any person who discharges sewage or other waste in any manner which results in contamination is guilty of a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/procedure-for-abatement-5461","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}