California Public Resources Code

§ 71200

PRC § 71200 Effective Jan 1, 2022Div. 36 · Ch. 1

Statute text

Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions govern the construction of this division:

(a)“Ballast tank” means a tank or hold on a vessel used for carrying ballast water, whether or not the tank or hold was designed for that purpose.

(b)“Ballast water” means water and suspended matter taken on board a vessel to control or maintain trim, draft, stability, or stresses of the vessel, without regard to the manner in which it is carried.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 432, Sec. 7. (SB 824) Effective January 1, 2022. Note: Sections 71500 et al. are located in Division 37, which follows Section 71271.