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46 U.S.C. 9306: State regulation prohibitedText 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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§9306. State regulation prohibited

A State or political subdivision of a State may not regulate or impose any requirement on pilotage on the Great Lakes.

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

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9306

46:216g

Section 9306 prohibits State or local regulations of pilotage on the Great Lakes and is part of the exception provided by law envisioned under section 8501(a).