§ 8670.67.5

California Government Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

(a) Regardless of intent or negligence, any person who causes or permits a spill shall be strictly liable civilly in accordance with subdivision (b) or (c).

(b) A penalty may be administratively imposed by the administrator in accordance with Section 8670.68 in an amount not to exceed twenty dollars ($20) per gallon for a spill.

(c) Whenever the release of oil resulted from gross negligence or reckless conduct, the administrator shall, in accordance with Section 8670.68, impose a penalty in an amount not to exceed sixty dollars ($60) per gallon for a spill.

(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 609, Sec. 7. (SB 414) Effective January 1, 2016.)

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