California Harbors and Navigation Code Section 863

CA Harb & Nav Code § 863 (2017)  

A mate or seaman is not bound to go to sea in a vessel that is not seaworthy. If there is reasonable doubt of its seaworthiness he may refuse to proceed until a proper survey has been had.

(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last modified: October 25, 2018