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2025 California Code
Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
DIVISION 3 - VESSELS
CHAPTER 1 - Vessels Generally
ARTICLE 2 - Liability, Generally
Section 425.
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CA Harb & Nav Code § 425 (2025)
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425. A carrier by water may, when in case of extreme peril it is necessary for the safety of the vessel or cargo, throw overboard, or otherwise sacrifice, any or all of the cargo or appurtenances of the vessel. Throwing property overboard for such purpose is called jettison, and the loss incurred is called a general average loss.
(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
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