46 U.S. Code § 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.)

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.