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46 U.S.C. § 53904 — Liability insurance for persons involved in war or defense efforts

U.S.C. Title 46 - SHIPPING 46 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle V - Merchant Marine Part C - Financial Assistance Programs CHAPTER 539 - WAR RISK INSURANCE Sec. 53904 - Liability insurance for persons involved in war or defense efforts From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§53904. Liability insurance for persons involved in war or defense efforts

(a) In General.—The Secretary of Transportation may provide insurance under this chapter against legal liability that a person may incur in providing services or facilities for a vessel if, in the opinion of the Secretary, the insurance— (1) is required in prosecuting a war or for national defense; and (2) cannot be obtained at reasonable rates or on reasonable terms and conditions from approved companies authorized to do insurance business in a State of the United States.

(b) Limitations.—Employer liability insurance and worker compensation insurance against legal liability to employees may not be provided under this section.

(Pub. L. 109–304, §8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1628.)

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

53904 46 App.:1286. June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XII, §1206, as added Sept. 7, 1950, ch. 906, 64 Stat. 774; Aug. 3, 1956, ch. 929, §5, 70 Stat. 986.

In subsection (a), the words "a vessel" are substituted for "any American- or foreign-flag vessel, public or private" to eliminate unnecessary words.

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Ch. 539 — WAR RISK INSURANCE

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