California Harbors and Navigation Code – Page 2

Formation of Harbor Improvement Districts

October 20, 2025 2:30 amOctober 20, 2025 2:31 am

Division 8, Part 2, Chapter 1 of the California Harbors and Navigation Code deals with the formation of harbor improvement districts in this state. Section 5859 requires the board of supervisors to make and have entered in the minutes an...

Ship Masters and Cargo

October 14, 2025 2:30 amOctober 14, 2025 2:31 am

Division 4, Chapter 2 of the California Harbors and Navigation Code deals with ship masters and cargoes. Section 800 provides that the master of a vessel is appointed by and holds his or her appointment at the pleasure of the...

Boating Safety Act

September 22, 2025 2:30 amSeptember 22, 2025 2:31 am

Division 3, Chapter 5, Article 1.5 of the California Harbors and Navigation Code deals with the Anthony Farr and Stacy Beckett Boating Safety Act of 2004. Section 680 names the act allows it to be cited as Anthony and Stacy’s...

Liability for Using Pilot Services

September 14, 2025 2:30 amSeptember 14, 2025 2:31 am

In Division 5, Chapter 1, Article 4 of the California Harbors and Navigation Code, it deals with the liability of persons using pilot services in Monterey Bay and the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun. Section 1120 provides...

Charter Boat Safety in California

September 10, 2025 7:07 amSeptember 10, 2025 7:07 am

Division 3, Chapter 5, Article 4 of the California Harbors and Navigation Code deals with charter boat safety. Section 773 contains several legislative findings and declarations. Section 773.1 names this the “Charter Boat Safety Act of 1983.” Section 773.2 provides...

Licensing of Pilots

September 9, 2025 2:30 amSeptember 9, 2025 2:31 am

Division 5, Chapter 4 of the California Harbors and Navigation Code deals with the licensing of pilots for Monterey Bay and the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun. Article 1 deals with the issuance of licenses. Section 1170...

Liability of Vessels in California

September 8, 2025 2:30 amSeptember 8, 2025 2:31 am

Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 2 of the California Harbors and Navigation Code deals with liability of vessels generally. Section 420 makes a marine carrier liable in like manner as an inland carrier, except for loss or injury caused by...