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46 U.S.C. 10901: ApplicationText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 109-PROCEEDINGS ON UNSEAWORTHINESS
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§10901. Application

This chapter applies to a vessel of the United States except a fishing or whaling vessel or a yacht.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 575 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source section (U.S. Code)

10901

46:653

46:654

46:655

46:656

46:658

Section 10901 provides that chapter 109 applies to all vessels of the United States except fishing vessels, whaling vessels or yachts.