California § 526.1 - For purposes of this article,
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 526.1 — For purposes of this article,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 526.1. For purposes of this article,
For purposes of this article, âsurrendered vesselâ means a recreational vessel that the verified titleholder has willingly surrendered to a willing public agency under both of the following conditions: (a) The public agency has determined, in its sole discretion, that the vessel is in danger of being abandoned, and therefore has a likelihood of causing environmental degradation or becoming a hazard to navigation. (b) The decision to accept a vessel is based solely on the potential of the vessel to likely be abandoned and cause environmental degradation or become a hazard to navigation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 526.1
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 526.1 cover?
Section 526.1 ("For purposes of this article,") 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 § 526.1?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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