California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

HNC §240: The provisions of this Division, in so far as they are not in conflict with the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction and laws of the United States, apply to navigation on the navigable waters of the Un

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State navigation laws apply to navigable waters unless they conflict with federal admiralty and maritime laws, which take precedence.

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The provisions of this Division, in so far as they are not in conflict with the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction and laws of the United States, apply to navigation on the navigable waters of the United States, as well as to navigation on the navigable waters of this state.

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