California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §280: The provisions of this article in addition to the provisions of other parts of this code which relate to navigation shall be observed by vessels when they meet.
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Vessels must follow navigation rules established in this article and other code provisions when they encounter each other.
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