{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"423","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 423","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. VESSELS [399. - 786.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Vessels Generally [399. - 449.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Liability, Generally [420. - 432.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-1/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A marine carrier shall not stow freight upon deck during the voyage, except where it is usual so to do, nor make any improper deviation from or delay in the voyage, nor do any other unnecessary act which would avoid an insurance in the usual form upon the freight.</p>","text":"A marine carrier shall not stow freight upon deck during the voyage, except where it is usual so to do, nor make any improper deviation from or delay in the voyage, nor do any other unnecessary act which would avoid an insurance in the usual form upon the freight.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/liability-generally-423","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}