46 USC § 11110
Seamen's clothing
through Pub. L. 116-344, except Pub. Ls. 116-260 and 116-283
USC

The clothing of a seaman is exempt from attachments and liens. A person detaining a seaman's clothing shall be fined not more than $500, imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both.

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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section Source section (U.S. Code)
11110 46:563

Section 11110 exempts seamen's clothing from attachments and liens. It also provides a penalty for violations.


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