Cal. HNC § 447
This is the official text of Cal. HNC § 447, part of California’s Harbors and Navigation Code — regulates ports, harbors, and boating.
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Official statutory text
The following vessels, while transiting the VTS area, shall comply with the requirements of Section 447.5:
(a) Every power-driven vessel of 20 meters or more in length.
(b) Every vessel of 100 gross tons or more carrying one or more passengers for hire.
(c) Every dredge and floating plant.
(a) Every power-driven vessel of 20 meters or more in length.
(b) Every vessel of 100 gross tons or more carrying one or more passengers for hire.
(c) Every dredge and floating plant.
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