California Boating Law

FOREWORD The California Boating Law book includes excerpts from the Harbors and Navigation, Business and Professions, Corporations, Education, Fish and Game, Government, Health and Safety, Penal, Public Resources, Vehicle, and Water Codes, the California Code of Regulations, and the Federal Inland Navigation Rules as they relate to recreational boating. All changes through January 1, 2012 are included. This book is one of many resources available through the Depart- ment of Boating and Waterways (DBW). The department brings together a body of knowledge as the state’s expert in recreational boating-related matters, including public access, safety and education, marine law enforcement, and consumer and environmental protection. Visit www.dbw.ca.gov to learn more about DBW and about the resources available to you. Have a safe and pleasant boating season. And remember, if it’s your boat, it’s your responsibility.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Natural Resources Agency Division of Boating and Waterways

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