{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"759.14","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 759.14","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 2.9. Accident Liability Protection for Vessels [759. - 759.24.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-5/article-2.9"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 421, Sec. 9.   (SB 19)   Effective January 1, 2018.   Section operative July 1, 2018, pursuant to Section 759.24.","effective":"2018-01-01","html":"<p>Any for-hire vessel company that knowingly refuses or fails to procure protection against liability, as required by Section <a href=\"/hnc/759.2\">759.2</a>, is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"Any for-hire vessel company that knowingly refuses or fails to procure protection against liability, as required by Section 759.2, is guilty of a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/accident-liability-protection-for-vessels-759-14","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}