Harb. & Nav. Code, § 678 · Article 1.4. Vessel Operators’ Education and Certification Cards
Harb. & Nav. Code, § 678
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) On or before January 1, 2018, the division shall develop a vessel operator card to be issued pursuant to this article.
(b) The division shall issue, or cause to be issued, a vessel operator card to a person who provides the division with proof that the person has passed a vessel operator examination approved by the division or a vessel operator course that includes an examination and is approved by the division pursuant to Section 668.1 or 668.3.
(c) A vessel operator card shall be valid for the life of the person to whom it is issued.
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History
Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 433, Sec. 1. (SB 941) Effective January 1, 2015.
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