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46 U.S.C. 55116: Canadian rail linesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 551-COASTWISE TRADE

§55116. Canadian rail lines

Section 55102 of this title does not apply to the transportation of merchandise between points in the continental United States, including Alaska, over through routes in part over Canadian rail lines and connecting water facilities if the routes are recognized by the Surface Transportation Board and rate tariffs for the routes have been filed with the Board.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1640 .)

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55116

46 App.:883 (3d proviso).

June 5, 1920, ch. 250, § 27 (3d proviso), 41 Stat. 999; July 2, 1935, ch. 355, 49 Stat. 442; Pub. L. 85–508, § 27(a), July 7, 1958, 72 Stat. 351; Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 747(1), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3943.