California Harbors and Navigation Code
§ 875
HNC § 875Div. 4 · Ch. 3
Statute text
View on leginfo.ca.govA mate or seaman who deserts his vessel without cause, or who is justifiably discharged by the master during the voyage for misconduct, or for a theft of any part of the cargo or appurtenances of the vessel, or for a wilful injury thereto or to the vessel, forfeits all wages due for the voyage.
Legislative history
Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.