{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"761","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 761","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 3. For-Hire Vessel Operators’ Licenses [760. - 772.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-5/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 61.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No for-hire vessel, while carrying passengers for hire, shall be operated or navigated on the waters of this state except by a person who holds a valid license issued by the department pursuant to the provisions of this article. This requirement, however, shall not apply to persons who operate a for-hire vessel on waters of this state which have been declared to be navigable by agencies of the federal government.</p>","text":"No for-hire vessel, while carrying passengers for hire, shall be operated or navigated on the waters of this state except by a person who holds a valid license issued by the department pursuant to the provisions of this article. This requirement, however, shall not apply to persons who operate a for-hire vessel on waters of this state which have been declared to be navigable by agencies of the federal government.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/for-hire-vessel-operators-licenses-761","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}