Legalize§ 11506. Carrying sheath knives
§ 11506. Carrying sheath knives
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.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 584.)
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.
| Historical and Revision Notes | |
|---|---|
| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
| 11506 | 46:710 |
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