California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

HNC §1178: Persons applying for an original license shall not receive a license unless they have proper federal endorsements allowing them to pilot on the high seas and all the waters of those bays pursuant to S

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Applicants for an original license must obtain proper federal endorsements to pilot on high seas and bay waters before receiving a license.

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Persons applying for an original license shall not receive a license unless they have proper federal endorsements allowing them to pilot on the high seas and all the waters of those bays pursuant to Section 1171.

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