California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §865: A seaman can not, by special agreement, impair any of his rights, or add to any of his obligations, as defined by law, unless he fully understands the effect of the agreement and receives for it a fai
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A seaman cannot waive legal rights or increase obligations through agreement unless the seaman fully understands the agreement's effects and receives fair consideration for it.
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