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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 6§ 4131 County Harbor Improvement Authority

§ 4131 County Harbor Improvement Authority

Harbors and Navigation Code·California
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§ 4131 County Harbor Improvement Authority

This law says counties can fix up, build, protect, and take care of harbors inside their area. They have to follow certain rules and steps to do this.

Key Takeaways

  • •Counties can work on harbors inside their area.
  • •They have to follow certain rules and steps to do this work.
  • •The rules include following this law and the Public Contract Code.

Example

A county wants to build a new dock at a local harbor to make it easier for boats to park.

The county can do this, but they have to follow the rules in this law and another set of rules called the Public Contract Code.

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

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§ 4131 County Harbor Improvement Authority

Any county may improve, develop, protect, and maintain one or more or all of the harbors within its boundaries, upon the conditions, in accordance with the procedure, and in the manner provided in this article and in the Public Contract Code. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 195, Sec. 7.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

countyharborsPublic Contract Code

Related Statutes

  • § 4137 Harbor Improvement Project Control
  • § 4139 Harbor Revenue Management Authority
  • § 4120 Harbor Maintenance Cost Responsibility
  • § 4130 Harbor Definition Pacific Ocean
  • § 4132 Harbor Commission Appointment

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 4131.
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