California Statutes
§ 511. — 511. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
California § 511.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code HNCHarbors and Navigation Code - HNC
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. VESSELS
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Wrecks and Salvage
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Wrecks and Wrecked Property
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Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC Code § 511. (2026).
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Wrecked property may be kept or reclaimed at the time of the wreck by the owner, consignee, or other person entitled to possession; but if any person has a just claim for salvage and necessary expenses incurred in saving it, the claim shall be paid before the property can be reclaimed.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.
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