§ 4004 Wharf Land Appropriation Notice

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law says that if you want to take land for a dock or chute and you don't own it, you must tell the owner in writing and give them at least ten days notice before a hearing.

Key Takeaways

•You must describe the exact land you want to use in your petition.
•If you don’t own the land, you have to give the owner a written notice.
•The sheriff must deliver the notice at least ten days before the hearing, and the sheriff’s record is proof it was delivered.

Example

A fishing company wants to build a new dock on a piece of riverbank that belongs to a farmer.

The company must write a petition that describes the land, have the sheriff deliver a copy of the notice to the farmer, and wait at least ten days before the court hearing. The sheriff’s paperwork proves the farmer was properly notified.

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§ 4004 Wharf Land Appropriation Notice

When any lands sought to be appropriated and used for a wharf or chute are not owned by the applicant or if a right of way and use has not been obtained by agreement, these facts and the particular description of the land shall be set forth in the petition of the applicant, and a copy of the notice of application shall be served on the owner by the sheriff of the county, at least ten days prior to the day set for the hearing. The sheriff’s official return is conclusive evidence of service. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

wharf chute right of way petition sheriff’s official return

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 4004.

§ 4004 Wharf Land Appropriation Notice

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 4004 Wharf Land Appropriation Notice

This law says that if you want to take land for a dock or chute and you don't own it, you must tell the owner in writing and give them at least ten days notice before a hearing.

Key Takeaways

•You must describe the exact land you want to use in your petition.
•If you don’t own the land, you have to give the owner a written notice.
•The sheriff must deliver the notice at least ten days before the hearing, and the sheriff’s record is proof it was delivered.

Example

A fishing company wants to build a new dock on a piece of riverbank that belongs to a farmer.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 4004 Wharf Land Appropriation Notice

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

wharf chute right of way petition sheriff’s official return

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 4004.

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