46 U.S.C. § 11110 : Shipping — Vessels And Seamen — Protection And Relief — Merchant Seamen Protection And Relief — Seamen’S Clothing Date: 7 Mar 2017 TEXT PDF The clothing of a seaman is exempt from attachments and liens. A person detaining a seaman’s clothing shall be fined not more than $500, imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both. (Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 580.) Historical and Revision Notes Revised section Source section (U.S. Code) 11110 46:563 Section 11110 exempts seamen’s clothing from attachments and liens. It also provides a penalty for violations.
Historical and Revision Notes Revised section Source section (U.S. Code) 11110 46:563 Section 11110 exempts seamen’s clothing from attachments and liens. It also provides a penalty for violations.