California § 510 - The sheriff of each county shall give all possible aid and assistance to vessels

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§ 510. The sheriff of each county shall give all possible aid and assistance to vessels

The sheriff of each county shall give all possible aid and assistance to vessels stranded on its coast, and to the persons on board. He shall exert himself to save and preserve such persons, vessels, and their cargoes, and all goods and merchandise which may be cast by the sea upon the land, and to this end he may employ as many persons as he may think proper. All citizens shall aid the sheriff when required.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 510 cover?

Section 510 ("The sheriff of each county shall give all possible aid and assistance to vessels") 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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