{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"863","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 863","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 3. Mates and Seamen [860. - 876.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-4/chapter-3"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/mates-and-seamen-863","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}