Section 471.

Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 471.
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The owner of cargo may hypothecate it upon respondentia, at any time and place, and for any purpose.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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