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46 U.S.C. 11110: Seamen’s clothingText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 111-PROTECTION AND RELIEF
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§11110. Seamen’s clothing

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 .)

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11110

46:563

Section 11110 exempts seamen’s clothing from attachments and liens. It also provides a penalty for violations.