46 USC 10907: Permission to make complaint

46 USC 10907: Permission to make complaint Text contains those laws in effect on August 23, 2024

From Title 46-SHIPPINGSubtitle II-Vessels and SeamenPart G-Merchant Seamen Protection and ReliefCHAPTER 109-PROCEEDINGS ON UNSEAWORTHINESS

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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.

( Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 577 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section	Source 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.