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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1Art. 1§ 405 Vessel Registration And Licensing

§ 405 Vessel Registration And Licensing

Harbors and Navigation Code·California
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§ 405 Vessel Registration And Licensing

This law says that the rules for registering, enrolling, and licensing boats are made by the U.S. Congress, not the state.

Key Takeaways

  • •Boat registration rules come from the federal government.
  • •States can't make their own rules for boat registration.
  • •This law has been around since 1937.

Example

If you want to register your boat, you have to follow the rules set by the federal government.

You can't just follow state rules; you have to do what Congress says for boat registration.

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

Official Source
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§ 405 Vessel Registration And Licensing

The registry, enrollment, and license of vessels are regulated by acts of Congress. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

registryenrollmentlicense of vesselsacts of Congress

Related Statutes

  • § 399 State Legislative Authority Limits
  • § 1100 Monterey Bay Pilotage Regulation
  • § 1101 Maritime Pilot Safety Standards
  • § 1102 Pilot Safety And Fatigue Prevention
  • § 1690 Port And Harbor Policy

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 405.
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