California § 423 - A marine carrier shall not stow freight upon deck during the voyage, except where
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§ 423. A marine carrier shall not stow freight upon deck during the voyage, except where
A marine carrier shall not stow freight upon deck during the voyage, except where it is usual so to do, nor make any improper deviation from or delay in the voyage, nor do any other unnecessary act which would avoid an insurance in the usual form upon the freight.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 423
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 423 cover?
Section 423 ("A marine carrier shall not stow freight upon deck during the voyage, except where") 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.
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Is this the official text of California law?
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