CA SB1360

Extends indefinitely the prohibition on releasing sewage from large passenger vessels into California marine waters and marine sanctuaries, previously set to expire January 1, 2014.

Expands graywater discharge prohibitions to include marine sanctuaries for large passenger vessels and oceangoing ships with sufficient holding tank capacity.

Requires vessel owners/operators to notify the California Emergency Management Agency within 30 minutes of discovering any release of graywater, sewage, hazardous waste, or oily bilgewater into marine waters or sanctuaries.

Maintains civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation for discharging prohibited substances, with courts authorized to consider relevant circumstances including toxicity, volume, and prior violation history when determining penalties.

Defines "marine waters of the state" as waters from the mean high tide line to the three-mile state waters limit, from the Oregon border to the Mexican border, for purposes of vessel discharge regulations.