California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

HNC §805: If, during a voyage, the vessel’s supplies fail, the master, with the advice of the officers, may compel persons who have private supplies on board to surrender them for the common want, or payment of

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A ship's master may compel passengers with private supplies to surrender them for the ship's common needs during a voyage, with or without payment.

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If, during a voyage, the vessel’s supplies fail, the master, with the advice of the officers, may compel persons who have private supplies on board to surrender them for the common want, or payment of, or on giving security for, their value.

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