Statute · California Harbors and Navigation Code
Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 863 — Mates and Seamen
Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 863
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Harbors and Navigation Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
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.
Citator
Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 863 — Mates and Seamen is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
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.