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46 U.S.C. 31106: Exoneration and limitationText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 311-SUITS INVOLVING PUBLIC VESSELS
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§31106. Exoneration and limitation

The United States is entitled to the exemptions from and limitations of liability provided by law to an owner, charterer, operator, or agent of a vessel.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1522 .)

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31106

46 App.:789.

Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 428, § 9, 43 Stat. 1113.