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Harbors and Navigation Code § 451

ARTICLE 1. Bottomry

Current as of September 28, 2026Harb. & Nav. Code, § 451Official source ↗

Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.

The owner of a vessel may hypothecate it or its freightage, upon bottomry, for any lawful purpose, and at any time and place.