{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"511","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 511","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 3. Wrecks and Salvage [510. - 571.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Wrecks and Wrecked Property [510. - 527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Wrecked property may be kept or reclaimed at the time of the wreck by the owner, consignee, or other person entitled to possession; but if any person has a just claim for salvage and necessary expenses incurred in saving it, the claim shall be paid before the property can be reclaimed.</p>","text":"Wrecked property may be kept or reclaimed at the time of the wreck by the owner, consignee, or other person entitled to possession; but if any person has a just claim for salvage and necessary expenses incurred in saving it, the claim shall be paid before the property can be reclaimed.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/wrecks-and-wrecked-property-511","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}