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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 1§ 6301 District Navigation Improvements

§ 6301 District Navigation Improvements

Harbors and Navigation Code·California
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§ 6301 District Navigation Improvements

This law lets a district do projects anywhere, even outside its own area, if those projects help ships, roads, or business in the district.

Key Takeaways

  • •A district can work on projects outside its own borders.
  • •The work must help navigation (like roads, waterways) or commerce (business, trade).
  • •There’s no limit on the type of improvement as long as it aids development.

Example

A small town builds a new bridge on a nearby highway that is outside the town’s limits, so trucks can reach the town’s market more easily.

Because the bridge helps commerce for the town, the law says the town is allowed to build it even though it’s not inside the town’s borders.

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

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§ 6301 District Navigation Improvements

A district may do any work or make any improvement within or without the territorial limits of the district, which will aid in the development or the improvement of navigation or commerce to or within the district. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 195, Sec. 19.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

districtnavigationcommercedevelopmentimprovement

Related Statutes

  • § 280 Vessel Meeting Navigation Rules
  • § 4150 County Towpath Establishment Authority
  • § 5904 Waterway Project Financing Authority
  • § 6094 Waterway Project Financing Authority
  • § 6296 District Eminent Domain Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 6301.
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