§10907. Permission to make complaint
46 U.S.C. § 10907
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.
A master violating this section is liable to the United States Government for civil penalty of $500.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 577.)
| Historical and Revision Notes | |
|---|---|
| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
| 10907 | 46:653 46:664 |
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.