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§ 492. — 492. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

California § 492.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code HNCHarbors and Navigation Code - HNC
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. VESSELS
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Civil Actions and Liens
Art. 3.ARTICLE 3. Actions Against Vessels

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Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC Code § 492. (2026).

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The master of a vessel has a general lien, independent of possession, upon the vessel and freightage, for advances necessarily made or liability necessarily incurred by him for the benefit of the vessel, but he has no lien for wages.

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Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.
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