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California Harbors and Navigation Code

§ 863

HNC § 863Div. 4 · Ch. 3
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.

Legislative history

Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.

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