Section 8670.67.5 - Strict liability; administrative penalty for inland spills; gross negligence or reckless conduct(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.Ca. Gov. Code § 8670.67.5
Amended by Stats 2015 ch 609 (SB 414),s 7, eff. 1/1/2016.Amended by Stats 2014 ch 35 (SB 861),s 56, eff. 6/20/2014.Amended by Stats 2008 ch 565 (AB 2911),s 14, eff. 1/1/2009.