Section 491 Of Article 3. Actions Against Vessels From California Harbors And Navigation Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 3.
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. All vessels are liable for:
(a) Services rendered on board at the request of, or under
contract with, their respective owners, masters, agents, or
consignees.
(b) Supplies furnished in this State for their use, at the request
of their respective owners, masters, agents, or consignees.
(c) Work done or materials furnished in this State for their
construction, repair, or equipment.
(d) Their wharfage and anchorage within this State.
(e) Breach of any contract for the transportation of persons or
property between places within this State, made by their respective
owners, masters, agents, or consignees.
(f) Injuries caused by them to persons or property, in this State.
Demands for these several causes constitute liens upon all
vessels, have priority in the order enumerated, and have preference
over all other demands; but such liens only continue in force for the
period of one year from the time the cause of action accrued.