DIVISION 4. MASTERS, CREWS AND CARGOES 790-876›CHAPTER 2. Ship Masters and Cargoes 800-821

§ 803

California Harbors and Navigation Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

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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