Statute · California Harbors and Navigation Code
Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 803 — Ship Masters and Cargoes
Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 803
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Harbors and Navigation Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
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.
Citator
Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 803 — Ship Masters and Cargoes is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
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.