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46 U.S.C. 30106: Time limit on bringing maritime action for personal injury or deathText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 301-GENERAL LIABILITY PROVISIONS
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§30106. Time limit on bringing maritime action for personal injury or death

Except as otherwise provided by law, a civil action for damages for personal injury or death arising out of a maritime tort must be brought within 3 years after the cause of action arose.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1511 .)

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30106

46 App.:763a.

Pub. L. 96–382, § 1, Oct. 6, 1980, 94 Stat. 1525.

The words “civil action” are substituted for “suit” for consistency with rule 2 of the Federal Rules or Civil Procedure (28 App. U.S.C.). The words “or both” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “must be brought” are substituted for “shall not be maintained unless commenced” for clarity and consistency. The word “arose” is substituted for “accrued” for consistency in the revised title.