{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"550","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 550","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 3. Marine Debris [550. - 552.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-3/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 645, Sec. 1.   (AB 1323)   Effective January 1, 2016.","effective":"2016-01-01","html":"<p>For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:</p><p>(a) A “vessel” includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation by water.</p><p>(b) “Marine debris” is a vessel or part of a vessel, including a derelict, wreck, hulk, or part of any ship or other watercraft or dilapidated vessel, that is unseaworthy and not reasonably fit or capable of being made fit to be used as a means of transportation by water.</p>","text":"For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) A “vessel” includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation by water. (b) “Marine debris” is a vessel or part of a vessel, including a derelict, wreck, hulk, or part of any ship or other watercraft or dilapidated vessel, that is unseaworthy and not reasonably fit or capable of being made fit to be used as a means of transportation by water.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/marine-debris-550","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}