Harb. & Nav. Code, § 447 · Article 4. Vessel Traffic Service
Harb. & Nav. Code, § 447
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The following vessels, while transiting the VTS area, shall comply with the requirements of Section 447.5:
(a) Every power-driven vessel of 20 meters or more in length.
(b) Every vessel of 100 gross tons or more carrying one or more passengers for hire.
(c) Every dredge and floating plant.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 362, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1997.
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