Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
DIVISION 4. MASTERS, CREWS AND CARGOES [790 - 876]
( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368. ) CHAPTER 3. Mates and Seamen [860 - 876]
( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368. ) 865.
A seaman can not, by special agreement, impair any of his rights, or add to any of his obligations, as defined by law, unless he fully understands the effect of the agreement and receives for it a fair compensation.
(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)