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33 U.S.C. 451a: Harbors subject to this subchapterText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 33-NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERSCHAPTER 9-PROTECTION OF NAVIGABLE WATERS AND OF HARBOR AND RIVER IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY
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§451a. Harbors subject to this subchapter

The following harbors shall be subject to this subchapter:

(1)  The harbor of New York.

(2)  The harbor of Hampton Roads.

(3)  The harbor of Baltimore.

( June 29, 1888, ch. 496, § 6 , 25 Stat. 210 ; Pub. L. 85–802, § 1(7) , Aug. 28, 1958 , 72 Stat. 970 .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1958⁠—Pub. L. 85–802 substituted provisions making harbors of New York, Hampton Roads, and Baltimore subject to this subchapter for appropriation provisions.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1958 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 85–802 effective on sixtieth day after Aug. 28, 1958, see section 2 of Pub. L. 85–802, set out as a note under section 441 of this title.