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46 U.S.C. 40302: Filing requirementsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 403-AGREEMENTS
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§40302. Filing requirements

(a)  In General.⁠—A true copy of every agreement referred to in section 40301(a) or (b) of this title shall be filed with the Federal Maritime Commission. If the agreement is oral, a complete memorandum specifying in detail the substance of the agreement shall be filed.

(b)  Exceptions.⁠—Subsection (a) does not apply to⁠—

(1)  an agreement related to transportation to be performed within or between foreign countries; or

(2)  an agreement among common carriers to establish, operate, or maintain a marine terminal in the United States.

(c)  Regulations.⁠—The Commission may by regulation prescribe the form and manner in which an agreement shall be filed and any additional information and documents necessary to evaluate the agreement.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 7 , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1528 .)

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40302

46 App.:1704(a).

Pub. L. 98–237, § 5(a), Mar. 20, 1984, 98 Stat. 70; Pub. L. 98–595, § 3(b)(1), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3132.