§ 790 State Legislative Authority Limits

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law says that if a state rule goes against the U.S. Constitution or federal laws, the state rule doesn’t count.

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•State laws can’t override the U.S. Constitution or federal laws.
•If a state law conflicts with federal rules, the federal rules win.
•This keeps states from making rules they aren’t allowed to make.

Example

A state makes a rule saying people can’t post bad reviews online, but the U.S. Constitution protects free speech.

The state rule wouldn’t apply because it goes against the Constitution.

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§ 790 State Legislative Authority Limits

The provisions of this Division shall not be construed to apply to the extent to which they are not within the legislative power of this state, except in so far as they may be permitted to apply under the provisions of the Constitution of the United States or the acts of Congress. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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legislative power Constitution of the United States acts of Congress

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 790.

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