Section 63.9 Of Article 2. General Powers From California Harbors And Navigation Code >> Division 1. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.
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. In addition to other powers specified in this division and in
Division 3 (commencing with Section 399), the department may do any
of the following:
(a) Apply for and accept grants, contributions, and
appropriations.
(b) Contract for professional services if such work or services
cannot be satisfactorily performed by its employees or by any other
state agency.
(c) Sue and be sued in all actions and proceedings and in all
courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction, including, but not
limited to, prohibitory and mandatory injunctions to restrain
violations of this division and Division 3 (commencing with Section
399).
(d) Request and utilize the advice and services of all federal,
state, local, and regional agencies.
(e) Adopt any rule or regulation or take any action it deems
reasonable and necessary to carry out the provisions of this
division.