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2012 California Codes
HNC - Harbors and Navigation Code
DIVISION 4 - MASTERS, CREWS AND CARGOES [790 - 876]
CHAPTER 3 - Mates and Seamen
Section 863
CA Harb & Nav Code § 863 (through 2013 Leg Sess) What's This?
A mate or seaman is not bound to go to sea in a vessel that is not seaworthy. If there is reasonable doubt of its seaworthiness he may refuse to proceed until a proper survey has been had.
(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
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