{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"16","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 16","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/general-provisions"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive.</p>","text":"“Shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/general-provisions-16","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}