{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"774.4","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 774.4","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 4. Charter Boat Safety [773. - 774.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-5/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1049, Sec. 1.   Effective September 26, 1983.","effective":"1983-09-26","html":"<p>(a) This article does not impose any mandatory duties upon any public entity to monitor sea or weather conditions or to warn or prevent vessels from leaving or entering a harbor entrance during unsafe conditions.</p><p>(b) No public entity or employee thereof is liable for any injury which results from any act, or omission to act, prohibiting an operator for a for-hire vessel from leaving or entering a harbor.</p>","text":"(a) This article does not impose any mandatory duties upon any public entity to monitor sea or weather conditions or to warn or prevent vessels from leaving or entering a harbor entrance during unsafe conditions. (b) No public entity or employee thereof is liable for any injury which results from any act, or omission to act, prohibiting an operator for a for-hire vessel from leaving or entering a harbor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/charter-boat-safety-774-4","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}