{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"115990","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 115990","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [106500. - 119406.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104"},{"name":"PART 10. RECREATIONAL SAFETY [115725. - 116095.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Safe Recreational Water Use [115825. - 116090.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-10/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Life Saving Devices [115975. - 116020.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-10/chapter-5/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 1996.","effective":"1996-01-01","html":"<p>The boat shall have the word “lifeboat” plainly printed or painted upon it. It shall be used for no purpose other than for the saving of life or for other cases of emergency.</p>","text":"The boat shall have the word “lifeboat” plainly printed or painted upon it. It shall be used for no purpose other than for the saving of life or for other cases of emergency.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/life-saving-devices-115990","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}