§ 10907 - Permission to make complaint

CHAPTER 109— PROCEEDINGS ON UNSEAWORTHINESS

(a) A master may not refuse to permit, deny the opportunity to, or hinder a seaman who wishes to make a complaint authorized by this chapter.

(b) A master violating this section is liable to the United States Government for civil penalty of $500.

Notes

Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1090746:65346:664

Section 10907 prohibits a master from hindering a seaman from making a complaint authorized by this chapter and subjects the master to a fine for violation of this section.