California Boating Law

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DEPARTMENT OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS

15.605 and 15.905, the Department may waive the requirements listed in subsection (b) of this section. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 770, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Section 767, Harbors and Navigation Code. 7504. Provisions Affecting Use of License. (a) No licensee or holder of an operator’s license shall operate any for-hire vessel in violation of the terms and conditions upon which such license is issued, nor shall operate any vessel carrying passengers for hire subject to the provisions of this article, other than of the type designated on his license nor operate such vessel on any waters other than those designated on his license. (b) The licensee shall notify the Department of any change of address within 30 days of such change. (c) The operator of any vessel subject to the provisions of this article and article 2 (commencing with section 760) chapter 2, division 3, of the harbors and navigation code, shall have his license as operator in his possession and available for examination at all times when the vessel in being operated. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 770, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Sections 761, 767 and 769, Harbors and Navigation Code. 7505. Investigations. (a) The Department may make periodic or special investigation of any licensee to ascertain his competence and physical condition with respect to operating for-hire vessels. (b) The Department may investigate the operation of any vessel subject to this article and article 2 (commencing with section 760) chapter 2, division 3 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, for the sole purpose of ascertaining compliance therewith. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 770, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Sections 764, 765, 766, 767 and 769, Harbors and Navigation Code. 7601. General Definitions. Unless otherwise expressly indicated or compelled by the context in which used, words, phrases, and references appearing in this Chapter shall have meanings as ascribed herein. (a) An ‘‘exclusive listing’’ is a written agreement between the owner of a vessel and a broker which provides that the commission is due the broker named in the contract if the boat is sold, traded, or exchanged within the time limit which must be specified in the contract by the said broker, by any other broker, or by the owner. (b) An ‘‘open listing’’ is a written agreement between the owner of a vessel and a broker which authorizes the broker to negotiate the sale, trade, Article 8. Yacht and Ship Broker Licenses

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