863. A mate or seaman is not bound to go to sea in a vessel that is not seaworthy. If there is reasonable doubt of its seaworthiness he may refuse to proceed until a proper survey has been had.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
California Legal Code
§ 863
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