§ 1117 Commission Investigator Definition

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This rule explains what a "commission investigator" is – a person the board hires or contracts to look into boat accidents or other safety problems.

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•A commission investigator works for the board, either as an employee or a contractor.
•They are assigned to investigate any navigational incident involving a vessel with a board‑licensed pilot.
•They can also investigate other safety issues or misconduct that the board learns about.

Example

A cargo barge hits a bridge and the board hears about it.

The board will call a commission investigator, who is either an employee or a contractor, to find out what happened and write a report.

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§ 1117 Commission Investigator Definition

“Commission investigator” means a person employed by or under contract with the board and assigned to investigate and report on a navigational incident involving a vessel piloted by a pilot or inland pilot licensed by the board, or other matter, incident, misconduct, suspected safety violation, or other activity reported to, or identified by, the board. (Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 567, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2009.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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Commission investigator navigational incident pilot inland pilot board

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 1117.

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