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Cal. HNC § 5836

This is the official text of Cal. HNC § 5836, part of California’s Harbors and Navigation Code — regulates ports, harbors, and boating.

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Official statutory text

If it appears, and the board of supervisors finds that it is necessary, in order to make a sufficient and adequate examination, to continue the hearing beyond ninety days, the board may for that purpose continue the hearing for not longer than six months from the date of the presentation of the petition.

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