{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"735.2","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 735.2","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 2. Yacht and Ship Brokers [700. - 740.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-5/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 380, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 2001.","effective":"2001-01-01","html":"<p>The department shall accept any electronic record or electronic or digital signature created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means on or after January 1, 2000. A “digital signature” means a signature that complies with the regulations adopted by the Secretary of State relating to digital signatures.</p>","text":"The department shall accept any electronic record or electronic or digital signature created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means on or after January 1, 2000. A “digital signature” means a signature that complies with the regulations adopted by the Secretary of State relating to digital signatures.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/yacht-and-ship-brokers-735-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}