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Harbors and Navigation Code § 451 (Cal.) · DecisionDepot

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California Harbors and Navigation Code

§ 451

HNC § 451Div. 3 · Ch. 2 · Art. 1

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

Legislative history

Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.

Source: California Harbors and Navigation Code § 451 from the California Legislative Information (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.