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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1Art. 2§ 421 Sea Carrier Liability Regulation

§ 421 Sea Carrier Liability Regulation

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§ 421 Sea Carrier Liability Regulation

This law says that the rules for how sea carriers are responsible for problems at sea are set by federal laws.

Key Takeaways

  • •Sea carriers must follow federal rules for liability.
  • •Those rules can change when Congress passes new laws.
  • •The rules apply to any company that transports goods or people by sea.

Example

A shipping company loses a passenger's luggage after a storm.

Because the company moves people or goods by sea, it must follow the federal rules that decide who pays for the loss.

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

Official Source
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§ 421 Sea Carrier Liability Regulation

The liability of a common carrier by sea is further regulated by acts of Congress. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

common carrier by seaacts of Congress

Related Statutes

  • § 1105 Monterey Bay Pilot Rules
  • § 1106 Public Hearing Required
  • § 1107 Severability Of Invalid Provisions
  • § 1691 Definition Of Terms
  • § 1692 Joint Powers Authority Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 421.
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