California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

HNC §779: Every peace officer of the state and of any city, county, or other public agency, all state and local public health officers, and all boating law enforcement officers shall enforce this chapter and an

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Peace officers, public health officers, and boating law enforcement officers are required to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

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Every peace officer of the state and of any city, county, or other public agency, all state and local public health officers, and all boating law enforcement officers shall enforce this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.

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