The department has such powers and duties relating to vessels and vessel operators as are imposed upon the department by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 650) of Division 3.

(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 193, Sec. 73.)

Terms Used In California Harbors and Navigation Code 75

  • Vessel: includes ships of all kinds, steamboats, steamships, canal boats, barges, sailing vessels, and every structure adapted to be navigated from place to place for the transportation of merchandise or persons. See California Harbors and Navigation Code 21