California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §776: (a) Every vessel terminal shall, as required by the regional board for the protection of the quality of the waters of this state, be equipped with vessel pumpout facilities for the transfer and dispos
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Vessel terminals must install pumpout facilities for sewage disposal as required by regional boards. Violations constitute a misdemeanor and may trigger civil remedies under water law.
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