California Statutes

§ 550. — 550. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 645, Sec. 1.)

California § 550.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code HNCHarbors and Navigation Code - HNC
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. VESSELS
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Wrecks and Salvage
Art. 3.ARTICLE 3. Marine Debris

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For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:

(a)A “vessel” includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation by water.
(b)“Marine debris” is a vessel or part of a vessel, including a derelict, wreck, hulk, or part of any ship or other watercraft or dilapidated vessel, that is unseaworthy and not reasonably fit or capable of being made fit to be used as a means of transportation by water.

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Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 645, Sec. 1. (AB 1323) Effective January 1, 2016.
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