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46 U.S.C. § 10907Chapter 109

§10907. Permission to make complaint

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§10907. Permission to make complaint

(a) A master may not refuse to permit, deny the opportunity to, or hinder a seaman who wishes to make a complaint authorized by this chapter.

(b) A master violating this section is liable to the United States Government for civil penalty of $500.

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
10907 46:653

46:664

Section 10907 prohibits a master from hindering a seaman from making a complaint authorized by this chapter and subjects the master to a fine for violation of this section.

Last amended: December 31, 2024

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