California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §1131: Pilots shall at all times keep, for their exclusive use, vessels of such description and condition as the board may direct.
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Pilots must maintain vessels meeting board specifications for their personal use. Violation is a civil matter, not criminal.
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