{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"40171","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 40171","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 30. WASTE MANAGEMENT [40000. - 49654.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-30"},{"name":"PART 1. INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT [40000. - 40520.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-30/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Definitions [40100. - 40201.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-30/part-1/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1095, Sec. 22.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Pollution” means the condition caused by the presence in or on a body of water, soil, or air of any solid waste or substance derived therefrom in such quantity, of such nature and duration, or under such condition that the quality, appearance, or usefulness of the water, soil, land, or air is significantly degraded or adversely altered.</p>","text":"“Pollution” means the condition caused by the presence in or on a body of water, soil, or air of any solid waste or substance derived therefrom in such quantity, of such nature and duration, or under such condition that the quality, appearance, or usefulness of the water, soil, land, or air is significantly degraded or adversely altered.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/definitions-40171","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}