California § 663.6 - Every vessel subject to this chapter, if under way and lawfully ordered to stop a
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§ 663.6. Every vessel subject to this chapter, if under way and lawfully ordered to stop a
Every vessel subject to this chapter, if under way and lawfully ordered to stop and lie to by a peace officer or harbor policeman authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter who is either in a uniform of a law enforcement agency or the harbor police or in a vessel that is distinctly marked as belonging to a law enforcement agency or to the harbor police, shall stop immediately and lie to, or shall maneuver in such a way as to permit the peace officer or harbor police vessel to come alongside.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 663.6
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 663.6 cover?
Section 663.6 ("Every vessel subject to this chapter, if under way and lawfully ordered to stop a") 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 § 663.6?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 663.6 apply to my situation?
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