California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §803: The master of a vessel may enforce the obedience of the mate and seamen to his lawful commands by confinement and other reasonable corporal punishment; but the master is responsible for the abuse of h
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A vessel master may enforce crew obedience through confinement and reasonable corporal punishment, but is liable for abusing this authority.
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