2025 California Code
Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
DIVISION 3 - VESSELS
CHAPTER 1 - Vessels Generally
ARTICLE 4 - Vessel Traffic Service
Section 447.

Universal Citation:
CA Harb & Nav Code § 447 (2025)
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447. The following vessels, while transiting the VTS area, shall comply with the requirements of Section 447.5:

(a) Every power-driven vessel of 20 meters or more in length.

(b) Every vessel of 100 gross tons or more carrying one or more passengers for hire.

(c) Every dredge and floating plant.

(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 362, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1997.)

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