Persons Who May Bind Vessel

Sec. 70.104. PERSONS WHO MAY BIND VESSEL. (a) The following persons are presumed to be authorized by the owner of a vessel to incur charges that give rise to a lien under this subchapter: (1) the managing owner; (2) the ship's husband; (3) the master; (4) the local agent; and (5) a person entrusted with management of the vessel at the port of supply. (b) A person tortiously or unlawfully in possession or charge of a vessel may not bind the vessel. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3583, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984. SUBCHAPTER C. STOCK BREEDER'S LIEN