46 USC 4702: Abandonment of barge prohibited
Text contains those laws in effect on January 4, 1995
From Title 46-SHIPPINGSubtitle II-Vessels and SeamenPart B-Inspection and Regulation of VesselsCHAPTER 47-ABANDONMENT OF BARGES
Jump To: Source Credit
§4702. Abandonment of barge prohibited
(a) 1 An owner or operator of a barge may not abandon it on the navigable waters of the United States. A barge is deemed not to be abandoned if-
(1) it is located at a Federally- or State-approved mooring area;
(2) it is on private property with the permission of the owner of the property; or
(3) the owner or operator notifies the Secretary that the barge is not abandoned and the location of the barge.
(Added
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 4703 of this title.