46 USC § 11107
Unlawful engagements void
through Pub. L. 116-344, except Pub. Ls. 116-260 and 116-283
USC

An engagement of a seaman contrary to a law of the United States is void. A seaman so engaged may leave the service of the vessel at any time and is entitled to recover the highest rate of wages at the port from which the seaman was engaged or the amount agreed to be given the seaman at the time of engagement, whichever is higher.

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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section Source section (U.S. Code)
11107 46:578

Section 11107 entitles seamen engaged contrary to any United States law to leave the service of the vessel without loss of wages.


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