2009 California Food and Agricultural Code - Section 16101 :: Chapter 3. Containers And Receptacles

16101.  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.