{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"759.2","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 759.2","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 2.9. 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>The division shall require every for-hire vessel company to procure, and continue in effect so long as the for-hire vessel company continues to offer its services for compensation, adequate protection against liability imposed by law upon a for-hire vessel company for the payment of damages for personal bodily injuries, including death resulting from those services, and property damage as a result of an accident.</p>","text":"The division shall require every for-hire vessel company to procure, and continue in effect so long as the for-hire vessel company continues to offer its services for compensation, adequate protection against liability imposed by law upon a for-hire vessel company for the payment of damages for personal bodily injuries, including death resulting from those services, and property damage as a result of an accident.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/accident-liability-protection-for-vessels-759-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}