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46 U.S.C. 9305: Agreements with CanadaText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 93-GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE
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§9305. Agreements with Canada

To provide for a coordinated system of pilotage service on the Great Lakes, the Secretary, subject to the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may make agreements with the appropriate agency of Canada to⁠—

(1)  fix the number of pilots to be registered in each country;

(2)  provide for participation on an equitable basis;

(3)  prescribe joint or identical rates and charges;

(4)  coordinate pool operations; and

(5)  establish conditions for services by registered pilots.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 559 .)

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Revised section

Source section (U.S. Code)

9305

46:216b(d)

46:216d

Section 9305 authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, subject to the concurrence of the Secretary of State, to make agreements with Canada for a coordinated system of pilotage service on the Great Lakes. The agreements may fix the number of registered pilots, provide for equitable participation, prescribe rates and charges, coordinate pool operations, and establish conditions for service.