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2012 California Codes
HNC - Harbors and Navigation Code
DIVISION 4 - MASTERS, CREWS AND CARGOES [790 - 876]
CHAPTER 2 - Ship Masters and Cargoes
Section 809
CA Harb & Nav Code § 809 (through 2013 Leg Sess) What's This?
The master of a vessel shall use great care and diligence in the performance of his duties, and he is responsible for all damage occasioned by his negligence.
(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
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