Harbors and Navigation Code § 803

CHAPTER 2. Ship Masters and Cargoes

Current as of September 28, 2026Harb. & Nav. Code, § 803Official source ↗

Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.

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.