SEC. 8. The following shall have no right to a reward for salvage or assistance:
(a) The crew of the vessel shipwrecked or which was in danger of shipwreck;
(b) He who shall have commenced the salvage in spite of opposition of the captain or of his representative; and
(c) He who shall have failed to comply with the provisions of section three.
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CitationAct No. 2616 Section 8 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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