Statute · California Harbors and Navigation Code
Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 425 — Liability, Generally
Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 425
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Harbors and Navigation Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
A carrier by water may, when in case of extreme peril it is necessary for the safety of the vessel or cargo, throw overboard, or otherwise sacrifice, any or all of the cargo or appurtenances of the vessel. Throwing property overboard for such purpose is called jettison, and the loss incurred is…
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Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 425 — Liability, Generally is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
A carrier by water may, when in case of extreme peril it is necessary for the safety of the vessel or cargo, throw overboard, or otherwise sacrifice, any or all of the cargo or appurtenances of the vessel. Throwing property overboard for such purpose is called jettison, and the loss incurred is called a general average loss.