Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
DIVISION 4. MASTERS, CREWS AND CARGOES [790 - 876]
( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368. ) CHAPTER 2. Ship Masters and Cargoes [800 - 821]
( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368. ) 817.
The master of a vessel in case of its capture may engage to pay a ransom for it in money or in part of the cargo, and his engagement will bind the vessel, freightage, and cargo.
(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)