California § 577 - Every person, being the master, owner or agent of any vessel, or officer or agent
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 577 — Every person, being the master, owner or agent of any vessel, or officer or agent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 577. Every person, being the master, owner or agent of any vessel, or officer or agent
Every person, being the master, owner or agent of any vessel, or officer or agent of any railroad, express or transportation company, or otherwise being or representing any carrier, who delivers any bill of lading, receipt or other voucher, by which it appears that any merchandise of any description has been shipped on board any vessel, or delivered to any railroad, express or transportation company or other carrier, unless the same has been so shipped or delivered, and is at the time actually under the control of such carrier or the master, owner or agent of such vessel, or of some officer or agent of that company, to be forwarded as expressed in that bill of lading, receipt or voucher, is punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 577
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 577 cover?
Section 577 ("Every person, being the master, owner or agent of any vessel, or officer or agent") 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 § 577?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 577 apply to my situation?
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