{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"600","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 600","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 4. Service of Process [600. - 609.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1280.","effective":null,"html":"<p>As used in this chapter:</p><p>(a) “Watercraft” means any boat, ship, barge, craft or floating thing designed for navigation in the water; and</p><p>(b) “Nonresident” means a person who is not a resident of this State at the time the accident or collision occurs or at the time a cause of action or claim for relief arises against him, and also means a person who, at the time the accident or collision occurs or at the time a cause of action or claim for relief arises against him is a resident of this State but subsequently becomes a nonresident of this State.</p>","text":"As used in this chapter: (a) “Watercraft” means any boat, ship, barge, craft or floating thing designed for navigation in the water; and (b) “Nonresident” means a person who is not a resident of this State at the time the accident or collision occurs or at the time a cause of action or claim for relief arises against him, and also means a person who, at the time the accident or collision occurs or at the time a cause of action or claim for relief arises against him is a resident of this State but subsequently becomes a nonresident of this State.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/service-of-process-600","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}