California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 804

Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.

The master of a vessel may confine any person on board, during a voyage, for wilful disobedience to his lawful commands.

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Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 804 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/hnc/division-4-masters-crews-and-cargoes/chapter-2-ship-masters-and-cargoes/section-804

Other sections in Chapter 2 - Ship Masters and Cargoes

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