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46 U.S.C. 30905: Period for bringing actionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 309-SUITS IN ADMIRALTY AGAINST THE UNITED STATES
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§30905. Period for bringing action

A civil action under this chapter must be brought within 2 years after the cause of action arose.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1518 .)

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30905

46 App.:745 (words before 1st proviso).

Mar. 9, 1920, ch. 95, § 5 (words before 1st proviso), 41 Stat. 526; June 30, 1932, ch. 315, 47 Stat. 420; Dec. 13, 1950, ch. 1136, 64 Stat. 1112.