Harbors and Navigation Code section 493

The mate and seamen of a vessel have a general lien, independent of possession, upon the vessel and freightage, for their wages, which is superior to every other lien.

Source: Section 493, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HNC§ionNum=493. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

§ 493’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/harbors_and_navigation_code_section_493

Original Source: Section 493, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HNC§ionNum=493. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).