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Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 71204.6 — Ballast Water and Biofouling Management Requirements

Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 71204.6

Type
Statute
Source
California Public Resources Code
Jurisdiction
California
Date
2020-01-01
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

On or before January 1, 2012, the commission, in consultation with the board, the United States Coast Guard, and a technical advisory group consisting of interested persons, including, but not limited to, shipping, port, and environmental conservation representatives, shall develop and adopt…

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Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 71204.6 — Ballast Water and Biofouling Management Requirements is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

On or before January 1, 2012, the commission, in consultation with the board, the United States Coast Guard, and a technical advisory group consisting of interested persons, including, but not limited to, shipping, port, and environmental conservation representatives, shall develop and adopt regulations governing the management of biofouling on vessels arriving at a California port or place. The commission shall consider vessel design and voyage duration in developing the regulations. The regulations shall be based on the best available technology economically achievable, regularly reviewed and revised as appropriate, and shall be designed to protect the waters of the state.