2025 California Code
Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
DIVISION 3 - VESSELS
CHAPTER 3 - Wrecks and Salvage
ARTICLE 2 - Salvage
Section 531.

Universal Citation:
CA Harb & Nav Code § 531 (2025)
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531. Every officer to whom an order for the delivery of wrecked property or the payment of its proceeds is directed, shall present to the claimant of the property or proceeds, a written statement of the claims for salvage and expenses. If the claimant refuses to allow that amount, it shall be adjusted as provided in this article.

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

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