Unlawful engagements void

46 U.S.C. § 11107
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An engagement of a seaman contrary to a law of the United States is void. A seaman so engaged may leave the service of the vessel at any time and is entitled to recover the highest rate of wages at the port from which the seaman was engaged or the amount agreed to be given the seaman at the time of engagement, whichever is higher.

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46 U.S.C. § 11107 — Unlawful engagements void | United States Code | Corpus