{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"4000","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 4000","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. COUNTY PROVISIONS [4000. - 4160.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Private Wharves and Piers [4000. - 4017.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-7/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 142, Sec. 63.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The board of supervisors of any county may, upon approval of the Public Utilities Commission, grant authority to any person to construct a wharf, chute, or pier, on any lands bordering on any navigable bay, lake, inlet, creek, slough, or arm of the sea, situated in or bounding the county, with a license to take tolls for its use for the term of 20 years.</p>","text":"The board of supervisors of any county may, upon approval of the Public Utilities Commission, grant authority to any person to construct a wharf, chute, or pier, on any lands bordering on any navigable bay, lake, inlet, creek, slough, or arm of the sea, situated in or bounding the county, with a license to take tolls for its use for the term of 20 years.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/private-wharves-and-piers-4000","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}