The possessory vessel lien procedures described by the provisions of this article shall supersede any local ordinance and shall provide the exclusive means of enforcing these liens. Nothing in this article shall be construed as affecting any maritime lien cognizable under any federal law.
Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 501.5
Boaters Lien Law
Known as the Boaters Lien Law
The act spans §§ 500–509 (16 sections).
Repealed and added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 941, Sec. 2.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.