Existing law generally regulates the operation of vessels and associated equipment used, to be used, or carried in vessels used on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the state.
This bill would require, prior to installation and use, any equipment installed on a commercial harbor craft that interacts with the propulsion system of the craft to be approved for use with the propulsion system, as specified. The bill would require that equipment to include an automatic override or bypass feature that ensures continued power to, and operation of, the craft.

Statutes affected:
AB1087: 21 HNC
02/15/23 - Introduced: 21 HNC
03/09/23 - Amended Assembly: 21 HNC
AB 1087: 21 HNC