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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 4Ch. 3§ 876 Crew Shipping Goods Restriction

§ 876 Crew Shipping Goods Restriction

Harbors and Navigation Code·California
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§ 876 Crew Shipping Goods Restriction

Key Takeaways

  • •A crew member on a ship cannot bring their own stuff to sell or trade without the captain's okay.
  • •This rule is for everyone working on the ship, like sailors or other crew members.
  • •If you break this rule, you can get in trouble, even if you have a good reason.

Example

A sailor tries to sell some extra fishing gear he brought on the ship.

The sailor didn't ask the captain first, so he broke the rule and can get in trouble.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 876 Crew Shipping Goods Restriction

A mate or seaman may not, under any pretext, ship goods on his own account without permission from the master. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

mateseamanship goodspermission from the master

Related Statutes

  • § 863 Seaman'S Right To Refuse
  • § 872 Seaman Wages After Injury
  • § 873 Sick Seaman Medical Expenses
  • § 874 Seaman Wages After Death
  • § 860 Mate Succession Rights

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 876.
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