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CA SB995

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jim Nielsen

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Expands existing misdemeanor offense to include placing, depositing, or dumping hazardous, medical, or human waste in navigable waters of California or within 20 miles of the coastline
  • Applies the offense to loading such waste on vessels with intent to dump it in navigable waters or ocean waters within 20 miles of the California coastline
  • Eliminates provisions authorizing public health officers to declare public health emergencies related to waste dumping
  • Specifies that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies because the costs result from creating a new crime under Section 17556 of the Government Code

Legislative Description

Navigable waters: hazardous, medical, or human waste.

Last Action

Re-referred to Com. on E.Q.

3/22/2022

Committee Referrals

Environmental Quality3/22/2022
Health2/23/2022
Rules2/14/2022

Full Bill Text

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