{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"431","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 431","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>The owner of things stowed on deck, in case of their jettison, is entitled to the benefit of a general average contribution only if it is usual to stow such things on deck upon such a voyage.</p>","text":"The owner of things stowed on deck, in case of their jettison, is entitled to the benefit of a general average contribution only if it is usual to stow such things on deck upon such a voyage.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/liability-generally-431","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}