California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

HNC §760: As used in this article, “for-hire vessel” includes any vessel propelled by machinery carrying more than three passengers for hire, except the following: (a) A sea plane on the water.

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This statute defines 'for-hire vessel' as any machinery-powered vessel carrying more than three paying passengers, excluding seaplanes on water.

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As used in this article, “for-hire vessel” includes any vessel propelled by machinery carrying more than three passengers for hire, except the following: (a) A sea plane on the water. (b) A watercraft specifically designed to operate on a permanently fixed course, the movement of which is restricted to or guided on such permanently fixed course by means of a mechanical device on a fixed track or arm to which the watercraft is attached or by which the watercraft is controlled, or by means of a mechanical device attached to the watercraft itself.

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