46 U.S.C. § 30502 — Application

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This chapter generally applies to seagoing vessels and vessels on lakes, rivers, or inland waters. That includes canal boats, barges, and lighters. But most of the chapter does not apply to covered small passenger vessels.

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

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(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.

Source credit: (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.)

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2006Enacted · Pub. L. 109-304 · 120 Stat. 1512
2022Amended · Pub. L. 117-263 · 136 Stat. 4130

A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 109-304 on 2006-10-06.

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