46 U.S.C. § 11110
Section 11110 · Seamens clothing
Amended 1 time on record
Applied in 1 court decisions — leading case Jenner v. Shepherd (1987)
Most recently applied in Jenner v. Shepherd (May 1987)
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.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
Section 11110 exempts seamen's clothing from attachments and liens. It also provides a penalty for violations.