Section 4663 Of Chapter 4.5. For-hire Vessels From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 4.5.

. The Public Utilities Commission shall require every for-hire vessel operator to procure, and continue in effect so long as the for-hire vessel operator continues to offer his services for compensation, adequate protection against liability imposed by law upon a for-hire vessel operator for the payment of damages for personal bodily injuries, including death resulting therefrom, and property damage as a result of an accident.