§ 863

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

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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