{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"865","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 865","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 seaman can not, by special agreement, impair any of his rights, or add to any of his obligations, as defined by law, unless he fully understands the effect of the agreement and receives for it a fair compensation.</p>","text":"A seaman can not, by special agreement, impair any of his rights, or add to any of his obligations, as defined by law, unless he fully understands the effect of the agreement and receives for it a fair compensation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/mates-and-seamen-865","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}