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46 U.S.C. § 11110Chapter 111

§11110. Seamen's clothing

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§11110. Seamen's clothing

The clothing of a seaman is exempt from attachments and liens. A person detaining a seaman's clothing shall be fined not more than $500, imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both.

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
11110 46:563

Section 11110 exempts seamen's clothing from attachments and liens. It also provides a penalty for violations.

Last amended: December 31, 2024

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