46-U.S.C.-10907
§10907 – Permission to Make Complaint
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Title 46 > Subtitle II > Part G > Chapter 109 > Section 10907
Details
- Reference: Section 10907
- Legend: §10907 – Permission to Make Complaint
- USCode Year: 2013
Provision Content
(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.)
| 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.
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