2025 California Code
Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
DIVISION 3 - VESSELS
CHAPTER 2 - Civil Actions and Liens
ARTICLE 1 - Bottomry
Section 452.

Universal Citation:
CA Harb & Nav Code § 452 (2025)
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452. The master of a vessel may hypothecate it upon bottomry only for the purpose of procuring repairs or supplies which are necessary for accomplishing the objects of the voyage, or for securing the safety of the vessel.

(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

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