{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"131","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 131","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1.5. NAVIGABLE WATERS [90. - 153.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-1.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Offenses [130. - 135.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-1.5/chapter-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 610, Sec. 16.   (SB 717)   Effective January 1, 2010.","effective":"2010-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A person who unlawfully obstructs the navigation of any navigable waters is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p><p>(b) A person found guilty of a misdemeanor violation of this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six months, or both that fine and imprisonment.</p>","text":"(a) A person who unlawfully obstructs the navigation of any navigable waters is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) A person found guilty of a misdemeanor violation of this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six months, or both that fine and imprisonment.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/offenses-131","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}