Harb. & Nav. Code, § 418 · Article 1.5. Vessel Repair

Harb. & Nav. Code, § 418

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

(a) This article does not apply to a vessel in distress which is in need of immediate work critical to its preservation and safety, for which consent cannot expeditiously be obtained.

(b) This section does not include any situation or accident caused to the vessel by the negligence or conduct of the repairperson or the repairperson’s agent.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 305, Sec. 1.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HNC&sectionNum=418.
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