California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §550: For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) A “vessel” includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, a
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For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) A “vessel” includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation by water. (b) “Marine debris” is a vessel or part of a vessel, including a derelict, wreck, hulk, or part of any ship or other watercraft or dilapidated vessel, that is unseaworthy and not reasonably fit or capable of being made fit to be used as a means of transportation by water.
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