Harb. & Nav. Code, § 472 · Article 2. Respondentia
Harb. & Nav. Code, § 472
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The master of a vessel may hypothecate its cargo upon respondentia only if all of the following conditions exist:
(a) He would be authorized to hypothecate the vessel and freightage.
(b) He is unable to borrow sufficient money on the vessel and freightage for repairs or supplies which are necessary for the successful accomplishment of the voyage.
(c) There is a reasonable prospect of benefiting the cargo.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.
Source of truth
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- Official file
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