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U.S. Code / Title 46 — Shipping / Subtitle II—Vessels and Seamen

Title 46Part

Part A—General Provisions

Contents

Chapter 21—General
Chapter 23—Operation of Vessels Generally

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Cite as: Title 46, U.S. Code
Edition: United States Code, 2024 Edition
Current through: 01/06/2025

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Current text and notes (House OLRC)GPO edition on govinfo About the Statutes at Large

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Congress amends the Code often. Check the current text and the notes at the official source, and read any regulations and court decisions that apply.

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