Cal. HNC § 430
This is the official text of Cal. HNC § 430, part of California’s Harbors and Navigation Code — regulates ports, harbors, and boating.
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Official statutory text
In estimating values for the purpose of a general average, the vessel and appurtenances shall be valued as at the end of the voyage, the freightage at one-half the amount due on delivery, and the cargo as at the time and place of its discharge; adding, in each case, the amount made good by contribution.
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