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33 U.S.C. 3304: Limitations on statutory constructionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 33-NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERSCHAPTER 46-NATIONAL LEVEE SAFETY PROGRAM
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§3304. Limitations on statutory construction

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as⁠—

(1)  creating any liability of the United States or its officers or employees for the recovery of damages caused by an action or failure to act; or

(2)  relieving an owner or operator of a levee of a legal duty, obligation, or liability incident to the ownership or operation of a levee.

( Pub. L. 110–114, title IX, § 9007 , formerly § 9005, Nov. 8, 2007 , 121 Stat. 1290 ; renumbered § 9007, Pub. L. 113–121, title III, § 3016(e)(1) , June 10, 2014 , 128 Stat. 1293 .)