{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"817","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 817","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. MASTERS, CREWS AND CARGOES [790. - 876.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Ship Masters and Cargoes [800. - 821.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-4/chapter-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The master of a vessel in case of its capture may engage to pay a ransom for it in money or in part of the cargo, and his engagement will bind the vessel, freightage, and cargo.</p>","text":"The master of a vessel in case of its capture may engage to pay a ransom for it in money or in part of the cargo, and his engagement will bind the vessel, freightage, and cargo.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/ship-masters-and-cargoes-817","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}