{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"738","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 738","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":"Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 610, Sec. 36.   (SB 717)   Effective January 1, 2010.","effective":"2010-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Each violation of a section or subdivision of a section of this article, excepting Section <a href=\"/hnc/709\">709</a>, is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), provided that a violation committed willfully and with knowledge of the provisions of the violated section or subdivision is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.</p><p>(b) Each violation of Section <a href=\"/hnc/709\">709</a> is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.</p>","text":"(a) Each violation of a section or subdivision of a section of this article, excepting Section 709, is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), provided that a violation committed willfully and with knowledge of the provisions of the violated section or subdivision is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment. (b) Each violation of Section 709 is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/yacht-and-ship-brokers-738","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}