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33 U.S.C. 461: Repealed. Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 1636 , 31 Stat. 1434Text 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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§§461, 464. Repealed. Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 1636 , 31 Stat. 1434

Section 461, act May 19, 1896, ch. 208, § 1, 29 Stat. 126, prohibited deposit of ballast, dirt, ashes or oyster shells into Potomac River except for purpose of making a wharf and then only after approval.

Section 462, act May 19, 1896, ch. 208, § 2, 29 Stat. 127, prohibited deposit of dead fish, dead animals, fruits, vegetables, ice, snow, filth or trash of any kind into Potomac River.

Section 463, act May 19, 1896, ch. 208, § 3, 29 Stat. 127, related to penalties.

Section 464, act May 19, 1896, ch. 208, § 4, 29 Stat. 127, provided that none of these provisions be construed to interfere with any work or improvements in harbor or river area.