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46 U.S.C. 6302: Public investigationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 63-INVESTIGATING MARINE CASUALTIES
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§6302. Public investigations

Each investigation conducted under this chapter and regulations prescribed under this chapter shall be open to the public, except when evidence affecting the national security is to be received.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 537 .)

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Section 6302 provides that each investigation conducted under this chapter shall be open to the public, except when evidence affecting the national security of the United States is to be received.