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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 6Pt. 4Ch. 1§ 3901 Harbor Improvement Definitions

§ 3901 Harbor Improvement Definitions

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§ 3901 Harbor Improvement Definitions

This law tells you what certain words mean when they are used later in the chapter, like who the Committee, Authority, Commission, and Harbor Fund are.

Key Takeaways

  • •It defines four key words: Committee, Authority, Commission, and Harbor Improvement Fund.
  • •These definitions apply to everything in this chapter.
  • •If the groups change later, the new groups are covered too.

Example

A city worker writes a report about fixing the harbor and mentions the "Harbor Improvement Bond Committee".

Because of this law, everyone knows that "Committee" means the Harbor Improvement Bond Committee, so there’s no confusion about who is being talked about.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 3901 Harbor Improvement Definitions

As used in this chapter the following words shall have the following meanings: (a) “Committee” means the Harbor Improvement Bond Committee. (b) “Authority” means the San Francisco Port Authority, as the same is constituted by Part 1 (commencing at Section 1690) of Division 6 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, or any successor thereof. (c) “Commission” means the Harbors and Watercraft Commission, as the same is constituted by Division 1 (commencing with Section 30) of this code, or any successor thereof. (d) “San Francisco Harbor Improvement Fund” means the fund now existing in the State Treasury and created by Section 1706. (Amended by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 61.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

CommitteeAuthorityCommissionSan Francisco Harbor Improvement Fund

Related Statutes

  • § 1692 Joint Powers Authority Definition
  • § 3918.5 Harbor Fund Separate Accounts
  • § 3919 Harbor Bond Sinking Fund Investment
  • § 3919.3 Fifth Seawall Fund Investment
  • § 3928 Harbor Bond Fund Transfers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 3901.
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