§ 1697 Harbor Agency Membership Definition

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law says that a “Member” is any harbor agency that joins an agreement to set up an authority under Section 1700.

Key Takeaways

•A “Member” is only a harbor agency, not a private company or individual.
•The agency must be part of an agreement that creates an authority under Section 1700.
•The definition was added in 1993 and only applies to agencies that have signed that specific agreement.

Example

The city of Harborville signs a contract with nearby towns to create the Great Bay Port Authority.

Because Harborville’s agency signed the agreement, it is considered a “Member” under this law.

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§ 1697 Harbor Agency Membership Definition

“Member” means any harbor agency that is party to an agreement establishing an authority pursuant to Section 1700. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1235, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1993.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Member harbor agency agreement authority Section 1700

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 1697.

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