California Harbors and Navigation Code

§ 652.5

HNC § 652.5 Effective Jan 1, 2018Div. 3 · Ch. 5 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)The use of a distinctive blue light as prescribed by the department is reserved for public safety vessels and may be displayed during the day or night whenever the vessel may be engaged in direct law enforcement activities, including, but not limited to, those activities specified in subdivision (a) of Section 663.7, or public safety activities conducted by a fire department or a fire protection district, where identification of a public safety vessel is desirable or where necessary for safety reasons.

(b)That light when used shall be in addition to prescribed lights and day signals required by law.

(c)The display of these blue lights on vessels for other purposes is prohibited.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 103, Sec. 1. (AB 78) Effective January 1, 2018.