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46 U.S.C. § 30502

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Ch. 305 — EXONERATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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46 U.S.C. § 30502 — Application

U.S.C. Title 46 - SHIPPING 46 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle III - Maritime Liability CHAPTER 305 - EXONERATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 30502 - Application From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§30502. Application

(a) In General.—Except as otherwise provided, this chapter (except section 30521) applies to seagoing vessels and vessels used on lakes or rivers or in inland navigation, including canal boats, barges, and lighters. (b) Exception.—This chapter (except for section 30526) shall not apply to covered small passenger vessels.

(Pub. L. 109–304, §6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1512; Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXV, §11503(c), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4130.)

Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30502 46 App.:188. R.S. §4289; Feb. 18, 1875, ch. 80, §1 (related to R.S. §4289), 18 Stat. 320; June 19, 1886, ch. 421, §4, 24 Stat. 80; June 5, 1936, ch. 521, §4, 49 Stat. 1481.

Editorial Notes

Amendments 2022—Pub. L. 117–263 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Except as otherwise provided, this chapter (except section 30503) applies to seagoing vessels and vessels used on lakes or rivers or in inland navigation, including canal boats, barges, and lighters."

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