{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"1171","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 1171","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 4. Licensing of Pilots [1170. - 1184.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-5/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Issuance of License [1170. - 1179.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-5/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 324, Sec. 14.   (AB 1025)   Effective January 1, 2012.","effective":"2012-01-01","html":"<p>(a) The board shall have the sole authority to determine the qualifications for obtaining a license as a pilot pursuant to this division, determine who shall have the license, and issue the license.</p><p>(b) A person possessing a valid state pilot’s license on January 1, 1985, is hereby licensed as if the license was granted by the board.</p>","text":"(a) The board shall have the sole authority to determine the qualifications for obtaining a license as a pilot pursuant to this division, determine who shall have the license, and issue the license. (b) A person possessing a valid state pilot’s license on January 1, 1985, is hereby licensed as if the license was granted by the board.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/issuance-of-license-1171","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}