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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8Pt. 2Ch. 4§ 5910 Harbor District Improvement Authority

§ 5910 Harbor District Improvement Authority

Harbors and Navigation Code·California
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§ 5910 Harbor District Improvement Authority

This law lets a harbor improvement district fix, build, protect, and take care of any harbors inside its borders, following the rules in this chapter and the Public Contract Code, but it does not change the state's ownership of tidelands and submerged lands.

Key Takeaways

  • •Harbor districts can improve and protect harbors within their area.
  • •They must follow the procedures in this chapter and the Public Contract Code.
  • •State‑owned tidelands and submerged lands are not affected by this law.

Example

A harbor district wants to add a new dock to a local marina.

The district can go ahead and build the dock as long as it follows the procedures in this chapter and the Public Contract Code, but it cannot claim or use any land that belongs to the state under the State Lands Commission.

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

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§ 5910 Harbor District Improvement Authority

Any harbor improvement district organized and existing pursuant to Part 2 (commencing with Section 5800) of Division 8 may improve, develop, protect, and maintain any or all harbors within its boundaries in accordance with the procedure, and in the manner provided, in this chapter and in the Public Contract Code, except that nothing in this chapter or in the Public Contract Code affects state-owned tidelands and submerged lands or the jurisdiction of the State Lands Commission over tidelands and submerged lands. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 195, Sec. 13.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

harbor improvement districttidelands and submerged landsState Lands Commission

Related Statutes

  • § 5940 Harbor District Beach Lands
  • § 1170 Pilot Licensing Requirements
  • § 1170.1 Pilot Staffing Requirements
  • § 1170.2 Pilot License Number Changes
  • § 1170.3 Pilot Tugboat Conflict Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 5910.
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