California § 9917 - Whenever application is made to the department for a transfer of ownership of a v
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§ 9917. Whenever application is made to the department for a transfer of ownership of a v
Whenever application is made to the department for a transfer of ownership of a vessel to a new owner or legal owner and the applicant is unable to present the certificate of ownership issued for the vessel by reason of the same being lost or otherwise not available, the department may receive the application and examine into the circumstances of the case and may require the filing of affidavits or other information, and when the department is satisfied that the applicant is entitled to a transfer of ownership, the department may transfer the ownership of the vessel, and issue a new certificate of ownership, and certificate of number to the person or persons found to be entitled thereto.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9917
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9917 cover?
Section 9917 ("Whenever application is made to the department for a transfer of ownership of a v") 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.
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