California · Public Resources Code - PRC

PRC §44000.5: (a) With respect only to solid waste disposed of in this state, a person shall not dispose of solid waste, cause solid waste to be disposed of, arrange for the disposal of solid waste, transport solid

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person may not dispose of, transport, or accept solid waste for disposal except at a permitted facility or as otherwise authorized by law.

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(a) With respect only to solid waste disposed of in this state, a person shall not dispose of solid waste, cause solid waste to be disposed of, arrange for the disposal of solid waste, transport solid waste for purposes of disposal, or accept solid waste for disposal, except at a solid waste disposal facility for which a solid waste facilities permit has been issued pursuant to this chapter or as otherwise authorized pursuant to this division and the regulations adopted by the board pursuant to this division. (b) A violation of this section is an unlawful act.

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