California Harbors and Navigation Code Section 875

CA Harb & Nav Code § 875 (2017)  

A mate or seaman who deserts his vessel without cause, or who is justifiably discharged by the master during the voyage for misconduct, or for a theft of any part of the cargo or appurtenances of the vessel, or for a wilful injury thereto or to the vessel, forfeits all wages due for the voyage.

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

Last modified: October 25, 2018