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DIVISION 3. VESSELS 399-786›CHAPTER 1. Vessels Generally 399-449.5›ARTICLE 4. Vessel Traffic Service 445-449.5

§ 447

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

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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