California § 761 - No for-hire vessel, while carrying passengers for hire, shall be operated or navi

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§ 761. No for-hire vessel, while carrying passengers for hire, shall be operated or navi

No for-hire vessel, while carrying passengers for hire, shall be operated or navigated on the waters of this state except by a person who holds a valid license issued by the department pursuant to the provisions of this article. This requirement, however, shall not apply to persons who operate a for-hire vessel on waters of this state which have been declared to be navigable by agencies of the federal government.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 761 cover?

Section 761 ("No for-hire vessel, while carrying passengers for hire, shall be operated or navi") 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 § 761?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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