Harbors and Navigation Code § 863

CHAPTER 3. Mates and Seamen

Current as of September 28, 2026Harb. & Nav. Code, § 863Official source ↗

Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.

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.