46 U.S.C. § 41301 — Complaints
submitted 20 years ago by Pub. L. 109-304 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 119 words · no verdicts yet
Anyone can file a sworn complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission about a rule violation and seek damages if filed within 3 years. The Commission must notify the accused, let them respond, and investigate and rule if the complaint isn't resolved.
(a) In General: A person may file a sworn complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission alleging a violation of this part, except for section 41307(b)(1). If filed within 3 years after the claim arises, the complainant may seek reparations (money for their injury caused by the violation).
(b) Notice and Response: The Commission must send a copy of the complaint to the person accused. Within a reasonable time the Commission sets, that person must satisfy the complaint or answer it in writing.
(c) If Complaint Not Satisfied: If the complaint isn't resolved, the Commission must investigate it appropriately and issue an appropriate order.
A person may file with the Federal Maritime Commission a sworn complaint alleging a violation of this part, except section 41307(b)(1). If the complaint is filed within 3 years after the claim accrues, the complainant may seek reparations for an injury to the complainant caused by the violation.
The Commission shall provide a copy of the complaint to the person named in the complaint. Within a reasonable time specified by the Commission, the person shall satisfy the complaint or answer it in writing.
If the complaint is not satisfied, the Commission shall investigate the complaint in an appropriate manner and make an appropriate order.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 7, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1545.)
- 2006Enacted · Pub. L. 109-304 · 120 Stat. 1545
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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