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Harbors and Navigation Code

Possessory Liens on Vessels

501.5.  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.

(Added Ch. 941, Stats. 1982. Effective January 1, 1983.)