Section 654 Of Article 1. Operation And Equipment From California Harbors And Navigation Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 1.
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. (a) (1) For the purposes of this section, a "muffler" or
"muffler system" is a sound suppression device or system that is
designed and installed to abate the sound of exhaust gases emitted
from an internal combustion engine and prevents excessive or unusual
noise.
(2) For the purposes of this section, an underwater
through-the-propeller-hub exhaust outlet system is a muffler system.
(b) A motorized recreational vessel that is operated in or upon
the inland waters, or in or upon ocean waters that are within one
mile of the coastline of the state shall be equipped at all times
with a muffler or a muffler system that is all of the following:
(1) In good working condition.
(2) In constant operation.
(3) Installed in a manner that effectively brings the vessel into
compliance with Section 654.05.
(c) This section does not apply to motorized recreational vessels
competing under a local public entity or United States Coast Guard
permit in a regatta, in a boat race, while on trial runs, or while on
official trials for speed records during the time and in the
designated area authorized by the permit. In addition, this section
does not apply to motorized recreational vessels preparing for a race
or regatta if authorized by a permit issued by the local entity
having jurisdiction over the area where the preparations occur.
(d) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2005.