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BOATING LAWS

ABCs of the California Boating (Guide to Laws & Safety)
Harbors and Navigation Code
2012 California Boating Law
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Questions about legislation involving DBW please contact pubinfo@parks.ca.gov.

REGULATIONS

California Code of Regulations 
Office of Administrative Law – How to Participate in the Rulemaking Process
Boating-Related and Proposed Regulation:Opportunities for Public Participation

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