California § 9850 - Every undocumented vessel using the waters or on the waters of this state shall b
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9850 — Every undocumented vessel using the waters or on the waters of this state shall b, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9850. Every undocumented vessel using the waters or on the waters of this state shall b
Every undocumented vessel using the waters or on the waters of this state shall be currently numbered. No person shall operate nor shall any county, city, or political subdivision give permission for the operation of any undocumented vessel on those waters unless the undocumented vessel is numbered in accordance with this chapter, or in accordance with applicable federal law, or in accordance with a federally approved numbering system of another state, and unless (1) the certificate of number issued to such undocumented vessel is in full force and effect, and (2) the identifying number set forth in the certificate of number is displayed on each side of the bow of the undocumented vessel for which the identifying number was issued.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9850
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9850 cover?
Section 9850 ("Every undocumented vessel using the waters or on the waters of this state shall b") 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 § 9850?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 9850 apply to my situation?
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