When a seaman is on a voyage on which a written agreement is required under this part, not more than $1 is recoverable from the seaman by a person for a debt incurred by the seaman during the voyage for which the seaman is signed on until the voyage is ended.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 581.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
1111146:602
Section 11111 limits the amount of money recoverable from a seaman for a debt incurred while on a voyage on which a shipping agreement is required.
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