46 U.S.C. § 53904 — Liability insurance for persons involved in war or defense efforts
submitted 20 years ago by Pub. L. 109-304 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 101 words · no verdicts yet
This section sets rules about Liability insurance for persons involved in war or defense efforts. It states the authorities, requirements, exceptions, and other rules described in the section.
(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 cannot be provided under this section.
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—
is required in prosecuting a war or for national defense; and
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.
Employer liability insurance and worker compensation insurance against legal liability to employees may not be provided under this section.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1628.)
- 2006Enacted · Pub. L. 109-304 · 120 Stat. 1628
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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