{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"655.3","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 655.3","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 5. Operation and Equipment of Vessels [650. - 774.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Operation and Equipment [650. - 674.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 666, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 1998.","effective":"1998-01-01","html":"<p>The department may adopt regulations to establish and maintain for the use of vessels and the equipment on vessels on the waters of this state rules of the road and pilot rules in conformity with those contained in the federal navigation laws or the navigation rules promulgated by the United States Coast Guard.</p>","text":"The department may adopt regulations to establish and maintain for the use of vessels and the equipment on vessels on the waters of this state rules of the road and pilot rules in conformity with those contained in the federal navigation laws or the navigation rules promulgated by the United States Coast Guard.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/operation-and-equipment-655-3","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}