If means of incineration of, or other approved processing for, garbage are not available aboard any vessel or aircraft in the state, the master or other person that is in charge of such vessel or aircraft shall provide containers or receptacles with tight-fitting covers in which the garbage shall be retained while within the territorial waters of, or on the land in, California pending incineration or approved treatment under the supervision and pursuant to the regulations of the director.
Chapter 3Containers and Receptacles
Section § 16101
If a ship or airplane doesn't have a way to burn or properly process garbage while in California, the person in charge must keep the garbage in tightly closed containers until they can dispose of it according to state regulations.
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