{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"801","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 801","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. MASTERS, CREWS AND CARGOES [790. - 876.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Ship Masters and Cargoes [800. - 821.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-4/chapter-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The master of a vessel shall be always on board when it is entering or leaving a port, harbor, or river unless the vessel is in charge of a mate who possesses a master’s license.</p>","text":"The master of a vessel shall be always on board when it is entering or leaving a port, harbor, or river unless the vessel is in charge of a mate who possesses a master’s license.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/ship-masters-and-cargoes-801","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}