California Boating Law

7501.1

TITLE 14

DEPARTMENT OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS

evidences that he is a reliable and competent operator of the type of vessel for which he requests license to operate, on the water on which he requests license to operate. In granting any such waiver, the Department may impose such restrictions, limitations and conditions on the operation of for-hire vessels by such applicant as the Department deems necessary for the safety and protection of all persons carried on board such vessels. (5) Successfully complete a written test of knowledge of factors affecting boat operation, including: (A) State laws and regulations governing operation and equipment of undocumented vessels. (B) Fire protection measures. (C) Vessel and motor maintenance. (D) Navigational aids. (E) Safe operation of motorboats. (F) First aid and life saving measures. (6) In addition to the above requirements, an actual demonstration of the applicant’s ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in operating a vessel may also be required. (b) Upon presentation to the Department of a valid master’s, mate’s, or operator’s license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard as authorized by 46 CFR 15.605 and 15.607, the Department may waive the requirements listed in subdivisions (2), (3) (F), (4), (5) and (6) of subsection 7501(a). (c) The Department may at any time terminate restrictions, limitations and conditions placed on a license whenever the licensee furnishes evidence that the basis for the restrictions, limitations and conditions no longer exists. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 770, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Section 767, Harbors and Navigation Code. 7501.1. Time Periods for Processing For-Hire Vessel Operator’s License. (a) The Department shall notify the applicant, in writing, within 10 days from receipt of application that the application is complete, or that the application is deficient, and what specific information is required. (b) The Department shall then process the completed application for license, as required by Sections 762 and/or 767 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, and reach a decision to issue a license within 30 to 90 days, the median being 60 days. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 764, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Sections 762, 765 and 766, Harbors and Navigation Code; and Section 15376(a)–(c), Government Code. 7502. Grounds for Refusal to Issue License. The Department may refuse to issue a license for any of the following reasons:

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