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DIVISION 3. VESSELS 399-786›CHAPTER 2. Civil Actions and Liens 450-509›ARTICLE 4. Boaters Lien Law 500-509

§ 509

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

No lien shall attach to any personal property in or on the vessel except that which is carried on the vessel for lifesaving, safety, mooring, and operating purposes. Personal property not subject to lien shall be given to the registered owner or the owner’s authorized agent upon demand.

(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 941, Sec. 2.)

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