ARTICLE 4. Liability of Persons Using Pilot Services [1120. - 1122.]

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC 4.
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Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 1120. Section 1120.

Vessels which use pilotage services, and their tackle, apparel, furniture, and other appurtenances, and their owners, operators, and agents are jointly and severally liable for pilotage fees and for the surcharges established pursuant to this division.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 1121. Section 1121.

If any pilot, in endeavoring to assist or relieve any vessel in distress, suffers loss or damage to the pilot’s vessel, the owner and operator of the distressed vessel are jointly and severally liable for the loss or damage.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 1122. Section 1122.

In the event a pilot is carried to sea against the pilot’s will, or unnecessarily detained on board a vessel when a pilot vessel is in attendance to receive the pilot, the owner, operator, and agents of the detaining vessel are jointly and severally liable for paying the amount specified in this division.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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