Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14 § 6697

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 52, December 27, 2024

Section 6697 - Prima-Facie Evidence of Negligent Operation

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 655 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, the following described acts endanger life, limb or property and constitute evidence of reckless or negligent operation:

(a) Riding on the bow, gunwale or transom of a vessel propelled by machinery underway when such position is not protected by railing or other reasonable deterrent to falling overboard, or riding in a position or manner which is obviously dangerous. These provisions shall not apply to a vessel's crewmen in the act of anchoring, mooring or making fast to a dock or another vessel, or the necessary management of a sail.

(b) Maneuvering towed skiers, or other devices, so as to pass the towline over another vessel or its skier.

(c) Navigating a vessel, skis or other devices between a towing vessel and its tow or tows.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 6697

1. New section filed 10-13-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 42).
2. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 10-11-85 (Register 85, No. 41).
3. Amendment of NOTE filed 7-24-96; operative 8-23-96 (Register 96, No. 30).

Note: Authority cited: Section 655, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Sections 650, 655 and 655.3, Harbors and Navigation Code.

1. New section filed 10-13-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 42).
2. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 10-11-85 (Register 85, No. 41).
3. Amendment of Note filed 7-24-96; operative 8-23-96 (Register 96, No. 30).