Statutory Text

46 U.S.C. § 4702 — Abandonment of barge prohibited

U.S.C. Title 46 - SHIPPING 46 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen Part B - Inspection and Regulation of Vessels CHAPTER 47 - ABANDONMENT OF BARGES Sec. 4702 - Abandonment of barge prohibited From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§4702. Abandonment of barge prohibited

An owner or operator of a barge may not abandon it on the navigable waters of the United States. A barge is deemed not to be abandoned if— (1) it is located at a Federally- or State-approved mooring area; (2) it is on private property with the permission of the owner of the property; or (3) the owner or operator notifies the Secretary that the barge is not abandoned and the location of the barge.

(Added Pub. L. 102–587, title V, §5302, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5082; amended Pub. L. 109–304, §15(18), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1703.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments 2006—Pub. L. 109–304 struck out subsec. (a) designation before "An owner".

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Ch. 47 — ABANDONMENT OF BARGES

46 U.S.C. § 4701 46 U.S.C. § 4702 46 U.S.C. § 4703 46 U.S.C. § 4704 46 U.S.C. § 4705

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