§ 10305. Manner of signing agreement

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The agreement required by section 10302 of this title shall be signed—

(1)first by the master and dated at that time, after which each seaman shall sign; and

(2)in the presence of the master or individual in charge.

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 563; Pub. L. 103–206, title IV, § 403, Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2436.)

Section 10305 describes the procedures for signing the shipping agreement, and for keeping official records of the agreement. It also requires that the agreement include a statement that the seaman understand its provisions, and did so while sober.

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Shipping articles agreements
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Pub. L. 98–89
97 Stat. 563
Pub. L. 103–206, title IV, § 403
107 Stat. 2436
Pub. L. 103–206

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§ 10305

Manner of signing agreement

U.S.C.§ 10302

Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–89

Stat.97 Stat. 563

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–206, title IV, § 403

Stat.107 Stat. 2436

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–206

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