California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 800

Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.

The master of a vessel is appointed by and holds his appointment at the pleasure of the owner.

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Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 800 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/hnc/division-4-masters-crews-and-cargoes/chapter-2-ship-masters-and-cargoes/section-800

Other sections in Chapter 2 - Ship Masters and Cargoes

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