California Harbors and Navigation Code
§ 803
HNC § 803Div. 4 · Ch. 2
Statute text
View on leginfo.ca.govThe master of a vessel may enforce the obedience of the mate and seamen to his lawful commands by confinement and other reasonable corporal punishment; but the master is responsible for the abuse of his power.
Legislative history
Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.