California § 442 - Upon reasonable notice from the owners, agents, charterers, or operators, a pilot

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§ 442. Upon reasonable notice from the owners, agents, charterers, or operators, a pilot

Upon reasonable notice from the owners, agents, charterers, or operators, a pilot shall provide insurance covering the vessel, its owners, agents, charterers, or operators from the consequences of negligence of the pilot supplying the pilotage services, the pilot’s employer, or other employees of the pilot’s employer on a trip insurance basis with limits of coverage established by agreement between the pilot and the party requesting the insurance, the premium of which will be assessed in addition to the rates and charges for the pilotage services.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 442 cover?

Section 442 ("Upon reasonable notice from the owners, agents, charterers, or operators, a pilot") 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 § 442?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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