Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

46 U.S.C. § 10907

Permission to make complaint

(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.

Pub. L. 98–8997 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.