Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14 § 6695

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 6695 - Searchlights or Other Blinding Lights
(a) Except for law enforcement or search and rescue activities, flashing a searchlight or other blinding light onto the bridge or onto the pilothouse of any vessel underway is prohibited.
(b) All floodlights or headlights which may interfere with the proper navigation of an approaching vessel shall be so shielded that the lights will not blind the pilot of such vessel.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 6695

1. New section filed 4-2-90; operative 5-2-90 (Register 90, No. 17).
2. Amendment of NOTE filed 7-24-96; operative 8-23-96 (Register 96, No. 30).

Note: Authority cited: Section 655.3, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Section 655.3, Harbors and Navigation Code.

1. New section filed 4-2-90; operative 5-2-90 (Register 90, No. 17).
2. Amendment of Note filed 7-24-96; operative 8-23-96 (Register 96, No. 30).