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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 5Art. 1§ 1009 Vessel Operation Rights Transfer

§ 1009 Vessel Operation Rights Transfer

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 1009 Vessel Operation Rights Transfer

This law says you can only sell, lease, give away, or inherit a boat‑operating right if the state commission says it's okay, and the commission can pause or cancel those rights if there's a good reason.

Key Takeaways

  • •You need commission approval to transfer any boat‑operating right.
  • •The commission can stop or change a right if there’s a good reason.
  • •The commission must give notice and a chance to be heard before revoking a right.

Example

A family that runs a small ferry wants to sell the ferry license to another family.

Before the sale can happen, they must get permission from the commission. If the commission later finds the new owners aren't keeping the ferry safe, it can suspend or cancel the license after giving them notice and a chance to explain.

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

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§ 1009 Vessel Operation Rights Transfer

Any right, privilege, franchise, or permit held, owned or obtained by any person or corporation for the operation of vessels between points in this State may be sold, assigned, leased, transferred, or inherited as other property, only upon authorization by the commission. The commission may at any time for a good cause suspend, and upon notice to the grantee of any certificate or operative right and opportunity to be heard revoke, alter, or amend any certificate or operative right issued or existing under the provisions of Sections 1007 or 1008. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

rightprivilegefranchisepermitcommissioncertificateoperative right

Related Statutes

  • § 1004 Certificate Application Requirements
  • § 1001 Utility Construction Approval
  • § 1007 Vessel Operation Certification Requirements
  • § 1007.5 Vessel Carrier Regulation Authority
  • § 1001.5 Out-Of-State Utility Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 1009.
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