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43 U.S.C. 2106: Relationship to other lawsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 43-PUBLIC LANDSCHAPTER 39-ABANDONED SHIPWRECKS
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§2106. Relationship to other laws

(a)  Law of salvage and law of finds

The law of salvage and the law of finds shall not apply to abandoned shipwrecks to which section 2105 of this title applies.

(b)  Laws of United States

This chapter shall not change the laws of the United States relating to shipwrecks, other than those to which this chapter applies.

(c)  Effective date

This chapter shall not affect any legal proceeding brought prior to April 28, 1988.

( Pub. L. 100–298, § 7 , Apr. 28, 1988 , 102 Stat. 434 .)