Section 425 Of Article 2. Liability, Generally From California Harbors And Navigation Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.

. A carrier by water may, when in case of extreme peril it is necessary for the safety of the vessel or cargo, throw overboard, or otherwise sacrifice, any or all of the cargo or appurtenances of the vessel. Throwing property overboard for such purpose is called jettison, and the loss incurred is called a general average loss.