46 USC § 11506
Carrying sheath knives
through Pub. L. 116-344, except Pub. Ls. 116-260 and 116-283
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.
Open TableRevised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
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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.