California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §800: The master of a vessel is appointed by and holds his appointment at the pleasure of the owner.
What this law says, in plain English
A vessel's master is appointed by the owner and serves at the owner's discretion, meaning the owner can remove the master at any time.
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