United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 46. SHIPPING |
SubTitle II. Vessels and Seamen |
Part G. Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief |
Chapter 115. OFFENSES AND PENALTIES |
§ 11506. Carrying sheath knives
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A seaman in the merchant marine may not wear a sheath knife on board a vessel without the consent of the master. The master of a vessel of the United States shall inform each seaman of this prohibition before engagement. A master failing to advise a seaman is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of $50.
Historical And Revision
Historical and Revision Notes | |
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Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
11506 | 46:710 |
Section 11506 prohibits a merchant seaman from carrying a sheath knife without permission of the master, and penalizes a master who does not advise a seaman of this provision.