California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

HNC §1117: “Commission investigator” means a person employed by or under contract with the board and assigned to investigate and report on a navigational incident involving a vessel piloted by a pilot or inland

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This statute defines a 'commission investigator' as someone employed or contracted by a board to investigate and report on navigational incidents involving piloted vessels.

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“Commission investigator” means a person employed by or under contract with the board and assigned to investigate and report on a navigational incident involving a vessel piloted by a pilot or inland pilot licensed by the board, or other matter, incident, misconduct, suspected safety violation, or other activity reported to, or identified by, the board.

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