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2016 California Code
Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
DIVISION 4 - MASTERS, CREWS AND CARGOES
CHAPTER 2 - Ship Masters and Cargoes
Section 803.
CA Harb & Nav Code § 803 (2016) What's This?
803. The master of a vessel may enforce the obedience of the mate and seamen to his lawful commands by confinement and other reasonable corporal punishment; but the master is responsible for the abuse of his power.
(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
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