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DIVISION 1. DEPARTMENT OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS AND THE BOATING AND WATERWAYS COMMISSION 30-88›CHAPTER 1. General Provisions and Definitions 30-40

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California Harbors and Navigation Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

“Harbor” means a portion of the ocean or inland waters within the jurisdiction of this state either naturally or artificially protected so as to be a place of safety for vessels, including the artificially protective works, the public lands ashore and the structures and facilities provided within the enclosed body of water and ashore for the mooring and servicing of vessels and the servicing of their crews and passengers.

(Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 61.)

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