46 U.S.C. § 60108 — Duty to transport tendered cargo
submitted 20 years ago by Pub. L. 109-304 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 82 words · no verdicts yet
A vessel can lose its clearance if it refuses cargo offered by a U.S. citizen. The cargo must be in good condition, with proper payment, for the same or a stop-off port. This rule doesn't apply if the vessel is already full or can't carry that kind of cargo.
A vessel* or vehicle carrying cargo to a U.S. or foreign port can be refused clearance if its owner, master, or other person in charge refuses to accept cargo that is offered to them. That refusal only triggers this rule if: the cargo is in good condition, the proper charges are being paid, the cargo is headed to the same port or a port along the way, and the person offering the cargo is a U.S. citizen. This rule does not apply in two situations: if the vessel or vehicle is already fully loaded — taking into account how it should properly be loaded — or if the vessel or vehicle isn't set up to carry that kind of cargo.
Clearance may be refused to a vessel* or vehicle transporting cargo destined for a domestic or foreign port when the owner, master, or other individual in charge refuses to accept cargo tendered in good condition, with proper charges, for the same or an intermediate port by a citizen of the United States. This section does not apply if the vessel or vehicle is already fully loaded (giving appropriate consideration to its proper loading) or is not adaptable to transport the tendered cargo.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 9(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1676.)
- 2006Enacted · Pub. L. 109-304 · 120 Stat. 1676
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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