California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §804: The master of a vessel may confine any person on board, during a voyage, for wilful disobedience to his lawful commands.
What this law says, in plain English
A ship's master may confine a person aboard during a voyage if that person willfully disobeys the master's lawful orders.
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