{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"819","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 819","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>Unless otherwise expressly agreed, or unless the contracting parties give exclusive credit to the owner, the master of a vessel is personally liable upon his contracts relative to the vessel, even when the owner is also liable.</p>","text":"Unless otherwise expressly agreed, or unless the contracting parties give exclusive credit to the owner, the master of a vessel is personally liable upon his contracts relative to the vessel, even when the owner is also liable.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/ship-masters-and-cargoes-819","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}