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46 U.S.C. 2106: Liability in remText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§2106. Liability in rem

When a vessel is made liable in rem under this subtitle, the vessel may be libeled and proceeded against in the district court of the United States for any district in which the vessel is found.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 506 ; Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(4) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1702 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source section (U.S. Code)

2106

46:170(14)

 

46:216e(e)

 

46:390d

 

46:391a(14)(C)

 

46:436

 

46:462

 

46:481(c)

 

46:497

 

46:526o

 

46:672(j)

 

46:1484(b)

Section 2106 provides that when a vessel is made liable in rem the vessel may be libeled and proceeded against in a United States district court.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2006⁠—Pub. L. 109–304 substituted “the district court of the United States for any district” for “a district court of the United States”.