{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"1121","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 1121","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. PILOTS FOR MONTEREY BAY AND THE BAYS OF SAN FRANCISCO, SAN PABLO, AND SUISUN [1100. - 1281.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Pilots [1100. - 1146.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-5/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Liability of Persons Using Pilot Services [1120. - 1122.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-5/chapter-1/article-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1653, Sec. 12.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If any pilot, in endeavoring to assist or relieve any vessel in distress, suffers loss or damage to the pilot’s vessel, the owner and operator of the distressed vessel are jointly and severally liable for the loss or damage.</p>","text":"If any pilot, in endeavoring to assist or relieve any vessel in distress, suffers loss or damage to the pilot’s vessel, the owner and operator of the distressed vessel are jointly and severally liable for the loss or damage.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/liability-of-persons-using-pilot-services-1121","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}