CHAPTER 5. Powers [7140. - 7158.]

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC 5.
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Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 7140. Section 7140.

The district may exercise the powers expressly granted in this part or in any other law or necessarily implied therefrom. The district has the power generally to perform all acts necessary to carry out fully the provisions, powers and purposes of this part.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 7143. Section 7143.

The district may levy and cause to be collected taxes for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on any indebtedness, whether evidenced by bonds, notes, or other similar evidences of indebtedness, or to pay amounts required by contracts or leases, or to pay any other expenses or claims incurred in carrying out fully the provisions, powers and purposes of this part.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 7145. Section 7145.

The district may employ labor, professional services, agents, servants and employees necessary to manage, maintain, and control the harbor and to enable the district to exercise its powers.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 7146. Section 7146.

The district may take by grant, purchase, gift, devise or lease or other acquisition, hold, use, enjoy, lease or dispose of real and personal property of every kind, within or without the district necessary to the full or convenient exercise of its powers.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 7147. Section 7147.

The district may acquire by eminent domain any property necessary, convenient or useful to the exercise of its powers, but may exercise the power to acquire property outside the district by eminent domain only with the consent of the governing body of the county, or city if any, in which the property is located.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 7148. Section 7148.

Any county, city and county, city, or other political subdivision or agency of the State, in this section referred to as “public agency,” which has been invested by grant from the State with the ownership, possession, control or management of tide and submerged lands or any other lands lying under, washed by or abutting the Pacific Ocean, or inland waters of the State, including the beds of navigable rivers, streams, lakes, bays, estuaries, inlets and straits, may, with the prior written consent of the State Lands Commission, agree in writing that any district formed pursuant to this part shall for the term stated in the writing have all or any right, title and interests of any such public agency and exercise all or any jurisdiction of any such public agency in the lands over the lands or any portion thereof.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 7149. Section 7149.

The district may acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, repair, develop, maintain, and operate a harbor and all facilities appurtenant thereto, connected therewith, or incidental thereto, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a) The dredging of channels, shipways, berths, anchorage places, and turning basins. (b) The acquisition, reconstruction, repair, and maintenance of jetties, breakwaters, bulkheads, seawalls, wharves, docks, ways, ferry slips, warehouses, streets, roads, drives, parkways, avenues, approaches, marinas, aquatic playgrounds, beach parks, bathing beaches, and other recreation facilities, together with structures and facilities incidental thereto. (c) The acquisition, construction, reconstruction, repair, maintenance, operation, development, and regulation of fueling, loading and unloading, towing, repair, warehousing, shipping and reshipping, and other facilities, aids, equipment, or property necessary for, or incidental to, the development and operation of the harbor. (d) The acquisition, construction, reconstruction, repair, maintenance, and operation of fireboats, sanitary, and other facilities necessary for the proper protection of the harbor.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 7150. Section 7150.

The district may lease any property, whether real or personal, and any interest therein to, of and from any person, firm or public or private corporation, or public agency with the privilege of purchasing or otherwise.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 7151. Section 7151.

The district may join with the United States or any department or agency thereof, the State or any department or agency thereof, any county, city and county, city, district or other public or private corporation, or one or more or any other combination of the foregoing, for the purpose of carrying out any of the powers of the district, including, without limitation, provisions for the financing of acquisitions, constructions, developments and operations.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 7152. Section 7152.

The board may, by ordinance, establish general rules for the government of the harbor, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing: (a) The regulation of anchoring, mooring, towing, wharfage and dockage of vessels and the establishment and collection of rates, fees and charges therefor. (b) The establishment and collection of rates, fees and charges for service from or use of any of the facilities owned, controlled, furnished or operated by the district. (c) The supervision of pilots and the pilotage of all vessels within the harbor and the establishment and collection of fees and charges therefor. (d) The regulation of the construction of wharves, docks, buildings and improvements of all types on property owned or controlled by the district. (e) The issuance of licenses and permits for privileges to be exercised in and about the harbor upon equal terms and the establishment and collection of rates, fees and charges therefor.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 7153. Section 7153.

The district may construct any works along, under, or across any street, road, or watercourse upon payment of compensation therefor, if required, in a manner that will afford security for life and property.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 7154. Section 7154.

The district may use any lands acquired or owned by the district for street or highway purposes. If it is necessary or expedient to convey any of the lands owned by the district for street or highway purposes, the board, by resolution, may authorize the president and secretary to execute the deed to the public entity entitled thereto and deliver it to the proper authority representing the grantee.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 7155. Section 7155.

The district may sell and issue franchises relating to the harbor and its works, appurtenances, properties, and rights in accordance with procedure as may be prescribed by ordinance.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 7156. Section 7156.

The district may advertise its advantages and solicit business within or without the district, within other states or any foreign countries through such employees or agents as are expedient.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 7158. Section 7158.

The district may accept aid from the United States or any department or agency thereof or from the State or any department or agency thereof and from any county, city and county, city, district or other public or private corporation or person. Any county, or city and county, or city, any portion of which is within the district may provide such money as in the opinion of its legislative body may be required, necessary or expedient to be provided in aid of any of the uses or purposes set forth in Section 7149.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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