California § 1134 - When a pilot goes aboard a vessel, the pilot becomes a servant of the vessel and
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§ 1134. When a pilot goes aboard a vessel, the pilot becomes a servant of the vessel and
When a pilot goes aboard a vessel, the pilot becomes a servant of the vessel and its owner and operator. Nothing in this division exempts the vessel or its owner or operator from liability to persons or property for damage or loss caused by the vessel or its operation on the ground that (1) the vessel was piloted by a pilot, or (2) the damage or loss was incurred as a result of the error, omission, fault, or neglect of a pilot.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1134
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1134 cover?
Section 1134 ("When a pilot goes aboard a vessel, the pilot becomes a servant of the vessel and") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1134?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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