2018 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part G - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
Chapter 109 - Proceedings on Unseaworthiness
Sec. 10907 - Permission to make complaint

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Citation 46 U.S.C. § 10907 (2018)
Section Name §10907. Permission to make complaint
Section Text

(a) A master may not refuse to permit, deny the opportunity to, or hinder a seaman who wishes to make a complaint authorized by this chapter.

(b) A master violating this section is liable to the United States Government for civil penalty of $500.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 577.)

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10907 46:65346:664

Section 10907 prohibits a master from hindering a seaman from making a complaint authorized by this chapter and subjects the master to a fine for violation of this section.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 46 - SHIPPING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 46 - SHIPPING
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part G - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
CHAPTER 109 - PROCEEDINGS ON UNSEAWORTHINESS
Sec. 10907 - Permission to make complaint
Contains section 10907
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 97 Stat. 577
Public Law References Public Law 98-89
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