{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"261","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 261","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. NAVIGATION [240. - 310.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Penalties [250. - 268.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-2/chapter-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Every steam vessel navigating any waters of this State and carrying passengers, shall be equipped with boats as follows:</p><p>(a) If of five hundred tons measurement, one first-class life-boat and one row-boat, twenty-five feet long by seven wide, each capable of carrying fifty persons; and at least one other good row-boat.</p><p>(b) If of two hundred and fifty and less than five hundred tons measurement, at least two ordinary row-boats.</p><p>(c) If of less than two hundred and fifty tons burden, at least one small row-boat.</p><p>The boats shall be so attached that they can be launched at any time for immediate use.</p>","text":"Every steam vessel navigating any waters of this State and carrying passengers, shall be equipped with boats as follows: (a) If of five hundred tons measurement, one first-class life-boat and one row-boat, twenty-five feet long by seven wide, each capable of carrying fifty persons; and at least one other good row-boat. (b) If of two hundred and fifty and less than five hundred tons measurement, at least two ordinary row-boats. (c) If of less than two hundred and fifty tons burden, at least one small row-boat. The boats shall be so attached that they can be launched at any time for immediate use.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/penalties-261","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}