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title: "46 U.S.C. § 11110"
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# 46 U.S.C. § 11110 - Seamen’s clothing

## Text

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.)

## Notes

Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1111046:563 Section 11110 exempts seamen’s clothing from attachments and liens. It also provides a penalty for violations.