{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"531","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 531","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 2. Salvage [530. - 534.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Every officer to whom an order for the delivery of wrecked property or the payment of its proceeds is directed, shall present to the claimant of the property or proceeds, a written statement of the claims for salvage and expenses. If the claimant refuses to allow that amount, it shall be adjusted as provided in this article.</p>","text":"Every officer to whom an order for the delivery of wrecked property or the payment of its proceeds is directed, shall present to the claimant of the property or proceeds, a written statement of the claims for salvage and expenses. If the claimant refuses to allow that amount, it shall be adjusted as provided in this article.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/salvage-531","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}