Statutory Text

46 U.S.C. § 11506 — Carrying sheath knives

U.S.C. Title 46 - SHIPPING 46 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen Part G - Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief CHAPTER 115 - OFFENSES AND PENALTIES Sec. 11506 - Carrying sheath knives From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§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.)

Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)

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.

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46 U.S.C. § 11501 46 U.S.C. § 11502 46 U.S.C. § 11503 46 U.S.C. § 11504 46 U.S.C. § 11505 46 U.S.C. § 11506 46 U.S.C. § 11507

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