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CA Govt Code § 8670.55.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 8 - Oil Spill Technical Advisory Committee|Section 8670.55.1.

8670.55.1.  (a) The committee shall convene a taskforce, including appropriate state and federal governmental representatives, nongovernmental organizations, oil spill response organizations, and commercial fishing and other potential vessels of opportunity, to evaluate and make recommendations regarding the feasibility of using vessels of opportunity for oil spill response in marine waters. The evaluation shall examine the following:(1) Appropriate functions of vessels of opportunity during an oil spill.(2) Appropriate management of a vessels of opportunity spill response program.(3) Vessels of opportunity equipment, training, and technology needs.(4) Liability and insurance.(5) Compensation.(b) As part of the evaluation, the taskforce shall hold two public meetings, one in southern California and one in northern California, prior to making final recommendations. (c) (1) On or before January 1, 2017, the committee shall provide to the administrator and to the Legislature final recommendations on whether vessels of opportunity should be included in oil spill response planning.(2) The recommendations provided to the Legislature shall be provided pursuant to Section 9795.(d) If appropriate, the administrator, by January 1, 2018, shall update regulations to provide for inclusion of vessels of opportunity in the oil spill prevention, response, and preparedness program.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 609, Sec. 6. (SB 414) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.56 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 8 - Oil Spill Technical Advisory Committee|Section 8670.56.

8670.56.  The administrator may expend from the Oil Spill Prevention and Administration Fund any amounts necessary for the purposes of carrying out this article.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1248, Sec. 17. Effective September 24, 1990.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.56.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 8 - Oil Spill Technical Advisory Committee|Section 8670.56.1.

8670.56.1.  (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that because the administrator must rely on expertise provided by members of the committee and be guided by their recommendations in making decisions that relate to the public safety, members of the committee should be entitled to the same immunity from liability provided other public employees.(b) Members of the committee appointed pursuant to this article, while performing duties required by this article or by the administrator, shall be entitled to the same rights and immunities granted public employees by Article 3 (commencing with Section 820) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 3.6 of Title 1. Those rights and immunities are deemed to have attached, and shall attach, as of the date of appointment of the member to the committee.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 337, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.57 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 9 - Enforcement|Section 8670.57.

8670.57.  (a) When the administrator determines that any person has engaged in, is engaged in, or threatens to engage in, any acts or practices which constitute a violation of any provision of this chapter, Division 7.8 (commencing with Section 8750) of the Public Resources Code, or any rule, regulation, permit, or order issued, promulgated, or executed thereunder, and when requested by the administrator, the district attorney of the county in which those acts occur or occurred, or the Attorney General, may make application to the superior court for an order enjoining the acts or practices, or for an order directing compliance. Upon a showing by the administrator that the person has engaged in, is engaged in, or threatens to engage in any violation of the act, a permanent or preliminary injunction, restraining order, or other order may be granted.(b) For the purposes of this section, “threaten” means a condition creating a substantial probability of harm, when the probability and potential extent of harm make it reasonably necessary to take immediate action to prevent, reduce, or mitigate damages to persons, property, or natural resources.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1248, Sec. 17. Effective September 24, 1990.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.58 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 9 - Enforcement|Section 8670.58.

8670.58.  Every civil action commenced pursuant to this chapter or Division 7.8 (commencing with Section 8750) of the Public Resources Code at the request of the administrator shall be brought by the city attorney, the district attorney, or the Attorney General in the name of the people of the State of California, and any actions relating to the same event, transaction, or occurrence may be joined or consolidated.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1248, Sec. 17. Effective September 24, 1990.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.59 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 9 - Enforcement|Section 8670.59.

8670.59.  (a) Any civil action brought pursuant to this chapter, or pursuant to Division 7.8 (commencing with Section 8750) of the Public Resources Code, shall be brought in the county in which the spill, discharge, or violation occurred, the county in which the principal place of business of the defendant is located, or the county in which the defendant is doing business in this state.(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all criminal actions for the prosecution of misdemeanor violations of this chapter or Division 7.8 (commencing with Section 8750) of the Public Resources Code shall be commenced within one year from the date of the discovery of the facts or circumstances that constitute the violation.(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all criminal actions for the prosecution of felony violations of this chapter or Division 7.8 (commencing with Section 8750) of the Public Resources Code shall be commenced within three years from the date of the discovery of the facts or circumstances that constitute the violation.(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided in subdivision (d), any action to recover civil damages or penalties shall be commenced within three years from the date of discovery of the facts or circumstances that constitute a violation of this chapter or Division 7.8 (commencing with Section 8750) of the Public Resources Code.(d) Any action to recover civil damages or penalties pursuant to paragraph (3), (4), (5), (6), or (7) of subdivision (h) of Section 8670.56.5 because of effects on natural resources shall be commenced within five years from the date of the discovery of the facts or circumstances that are the basis for the cause of action.(e) Any action to compel the removal of oil or the restoration and rehabilitation of wildlife and wildlife habitat shall be commenced within five years from the date of discovery of the facts or circumstances that constitute a violation of this chapter or Division 7.8 (commencing with Section 8750) of the Public Resources Code.(f) For purposes of subdivisions (b), (c), (d), and (e), “date of discovery” means the actual date that facts sufficient to establish that a violation of this chapter or Division 7.8 (commencing with Section 8750) of the Public Resources Code has occurred are discovered by a peace officer appointed pursuant to Section 851 of the Fish and Game Code.(g) The administrator may adopt regulations prescribing procedures for the implementation of this section.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 209, Sec. 11. (AB 2912) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.61 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 9 - Enforcement|Section 8670.61.

8670.61.  The civil and criminal penalties provided in this chapter and Division 7.8 (commencing with Section 8750) of the Public Resources Code shall be separate from, and in addition to, and do not supersede or limit, any and all other remedies, civil or criminal, except as provided in subdivision (j) of Section 5650.1 of the Fish and Game Code.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 349, Sec. 2. (AB 1842) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.63 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 9 - Enforcement|Section 8670.63.

8670.63.  (a) No provision of this chapter, or of Division 7.8 (commencing with Section 8750) of the Public Resources Code, or any ruling of the administrator, shall be construed to limit, abridge, or supersede the power of the Attorney General, at the request of the administrator, or upon his or her own motion, to bring an action in the name of the people of the State of California to enjoin any violation of this act, seek necessary remedial action by any person who violates any of the provisions of this act, or seek civil and criminal penalties against any person who violates any of the provisions of this act.(b) The Attorney General, at the request of the administrator, shall undertake actions to enforce this chapter and to recover from an owner, operator, or responsible party for a release of oil into state waters all expenditures made from a particular fund. The resolution of any recovery actions pursuant to this subdivision shall be approved by the administrator.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 565, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.65 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 9 - Enforcement|Section 8670.65.

8670.65.  Except as otherwise provided in Section 8670.64, any person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter, or Division 7.8 (commencing with Section 8750) of the Public Resources Code, or any permit, rule, regulation, standard, cease and desist order, or requirement issued or adopted pursuant to this act is, upon conviction, guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or by both the fine and imprisonment.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1313, Sec. 8. Effective September 30, 1992.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.66 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 9 - Enforcement|Section 8670.66.

8670.66.  (a) Any person who intentionally or negligently does any of the following acts shall be subject to a civil penalty for a spill of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more than one million dollars ($1,000,000), for each violation, and each day or partial day that a violation occurs is a separate violation:(1) Except as provided in Section 8670.27, fails to follow the direction or orders of the administrator in connection with a spill or inland spill.(2) Fails to notify the Coast Guard that a vessel is disabled within one hour of the disability and the vessel, while disabled, causes a spill that enters waters of the state. For purposes of this paragraph, “vessel” means a vessel, as defined in Section 21 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, of 300 gross tons or more.(3) Is responsible for a spill, unless the discharge is authorized by the United States, the state, or other agency with appropriate jurisdiction.(4) Fails to begin cleanup, abatement, or removal of oil as required in Section 8670.25.(b) Except as provided in subdivision (a), any person who intentionally or negligently violates any provision of this chapter, or Division 7.8 (commencing with Section 8750) of the Public Resources Code, or any permit, rule, regulation, standard, or requirement issued or adopted pursuant to those provisions, shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for each violation of a separate provision, or, for continuing violations, for each day that violation continues.(c) A person shall not be liable for a civil penalty imposed under this section and for a civil penalty imposed pursuant to Section 8670.67 for the same act or failure to act.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 35, Sec. 54. (SB 861) Effective June 20, 2014.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.67 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 9 - Enforcement|Section 8670.67.

8670.67.  (a) Any person who intentionally or negligently does any of the following acts shall be subject to an administrative civil penalty for a spill not to exceed two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), for each violation as imposed by the administrator pursuant to Section 8670.68, and each day or partial day that a violation occurs is a separate violation:(1) Except as provided in Section 8670.27, fails to follow the applicable contingency plans or the direction or orders of the administrator in connection with a spill or inland spill.(2) Fails to notify the Coast Guard that a vessel is disabled within one hour of the disability and the vessel, while disabled, causes a discharge that enters waters of the state. For purposes of this paragraph, “vessel” means a vessel, as defined in Section 21 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, of 300 gross tons or more.(3) Is responsible for a spill, unless the discharge is authorized by the United States, the state, or other agency with appropriate jurisdiction.(4) Fails to begin cleanup, abatement, or removal of spilled oil as required by Section 8670.25.(b) Except as provided in subdivision (a), any person who intentionally or negligently violates any provision of this chapter, or Division 7.8 (commencing with Section 8750) of the Public Resources Code, or any permit, rule, regulation, standard, cease and desist order, or requirement issued or adopted pursuant to those provisions, shall be liable for an administrative civil penalty as imposed by the administrator pursuant to Section 8670.68, not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for each violation of a separate provision, or, for continuing violations, for each day that violation continues.(c) A person shall not be liable for a civil penalty imposed under this section and for a civil penalty imposed pursuant to Section 8670.66 for the same act or failure to act.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 35, Sec. 55. (SB 861) Effective June 20, 2014.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.67.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 9 - Enforcement|Section 8670.67.5.

8670.67.5.  (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.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.68.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 9 - Enforcement|Section 8670.68.1.

8670.68.1.  After the time for review has expired for a violation under this chapter or Division 36 (commencing with Section 71200) of the Public Resources Code, the administrator may apply to the clerk of the appropriate court for a judgment to collect the administrative civil liability imposed in accordance with Section 8670.68. The application, which shall include a certified copy of the administrator’s order setting liability, a hearing officer’s decision if any, or a settlement agreement if any, shall constitute a sufficient showing to warrant issuance of the judgment. The court clerk shall enter the judgment immediately in conformity with the application. The judgment so entered has the same force and effect as, and is subject to all the provisions of law relating to, a judgment in a civil action, and may be enforced in the same manner as any other judgment of the court in which it is entered.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 748, Sec. 42. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.68.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 9 - Enforcement|Section 8670.68.4.

8670.68.4.  Any operator of a small craft refueling dock who fails to register in compliance with subdivision (c) of Section 8670.36.1 shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100). The administrator may levy the penalty administratively.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1313, Sec. 9. Effective September 30, 1992.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.68.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 9 - Enforcement|Section 8670.68.5.

8670.68.5.  Twenty-five percent of any penalty collected under this article shall be paid to the agency or office prosecuting the action.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1248, Sec. 17. Effective September 24, 1990.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.69 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 9 - Enforcement|Section 8670.69.

8670.69.  Actions on behalf of the state or any other public entity to enforce Section 8670.61.5 through injunctive relief, declaratory relief, and all costs of the action, may be brought by any person in the public interest if both of the following occur:(a) The action is commenced more than 60 days after the person has given notice of the violation which is the subject of the action to the Attorney General and the district attorney and city attorney in whose jurisdiction the violation is alleged to occur and to the alleged violator.(b) No action has been commenced against the violation, or if commenced, is not being diligently prosecuted by the Attorney General, or any district attorney, city attorney or other prosecutor.(c) This section applies to any actions brought with respect to any violations which have occurred, continue to occur or threaten to occur.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1248, Sec. 17. Effective September 24, 1990.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.69.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 9 - Enforcement|Section 8670.69.4.

8670.69.4.  (a) When the administrator determines that any person has undertaken, or is threatening to undertake, any activity or procedure that (1) requires a permit, certificate, approval, or authorization under this chapter, without securing a permit, or (2) is inconsistent with any of the permits, certificates, rules, regulations, guidelines, or authorizations previously issued or adopted by the administrator, or (3) threatens to cause or substantially increases the risk of unauthorized discharge of oil into the waters of the state, the administrator may issue an order requiring that person to cease and desist.(b) Any cease and desist order issued by the administrator may be subject to those terms and conditions as the administrator may determine are necessary to ensure compliance with this division.(c) Any cease and desist order issued by the administrator shall become null and void 90 days after issuance.(d) A cease and desist order issued by the administrator shall be effective upon the issuance thereof, and copies shall be served immediately by certified mail upon the person or governmental agency being charged with the actual or threatened violation.(e) Any cease and desist order issued by the administrator shall be consistent with subdivision (a) of Section 8670.27.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 35, Sec. 57. (SB 861) Effective June 20, 2014.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.69.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 9 - Enforcement|Section 8670.69.6.

8670.69.6.  Within 30 days after service of a copy of a cease and desist order issued by the administrator under Section 8670.69.4, any aggrieved party may file with the superior court a petition for writ of mandate for review thereof pursuant to Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Failure to file such an action shall not preclude a party from challenging the reasonableness and validity of an order of the administrator in any judicial proceeding brought to enforce the order or for other civil remedies.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1248, Sec. 17. Effective September 24, 1990.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.70 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 10 - Environmental Enhancement Fund|Section 8670.70.

8670.70.  The Environmental Enhancement Fund is hereby created in the State Treasury. All penalties collected under Article 9 (commencing with Section 8670.57) shall be deposited into the Environmental Enhancement Fund, except as specified in Section 8670.64. The money in the fund shall only be used for environmental enhancement projects. The moneys shall not be used for the cleanup of an oil spill or the restoration required after an oil spill. The money is available for appropriation by the Legislature to the administrator for the purposes stated in this section.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1248, Sec. 17. Effective September 24, 1990.)
CA Govt Code § 8670.71 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 7.4 - Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning|ARTICLE 10 - Environmental Enhancement Fund|Section 8670.71.

8670.71.  (a) The administrator shall fund only those projects approved by the Environmental Enhancement Committee.(b) For purposes of this article, an enhancement project is a project that acquires habitat for preservation, or improves habitat quality and ecosystem function above baseline conditions, and that meets all of the following requirements:(1) Is located within or immediately adjacent to waters of the state, as defined in Section 8670.3.(2) Has measurable outcomes within a predetermined timeframe.(3) Is designed to acquire, restore, or improve habitat or restore ecosystem function, or both, to benefit fish and wildlife.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 35, Sec. 59. (SB 861) Effective June 20, 2014.)