California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §678: (a) On or before January 1, 2018, the division shall develop a vessel operator card to be issued pursuant to this article.
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(a) On or before January 1, 2018, the division shall develop a vessel operator card to be issued pursuant to this article. (b) The division shall issue, or cause to be issued, a vessel operator card to a person who provides the division with proof that the person has passed a vessel operator examination approved by the division or a vessel operator course that includes an examination and is approved by the division pursuant to Section 668.1 or 668.3. (c) A vessel operator card shall be valid for the life of the person to whom it is issued.
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