46 USC 4705: Liability of barge removal contractors
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46 USC 4705: Liability of barge removal contractors 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
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§4705. Liability of barge removal contractors

(a)(1) 1 A barge removal contractor and its subcontractor 2 not liable for damages that result from actions taken or omitted to be taken in the course of removing a barge under this chapter.

(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply-

(A) with respect to personal injury or wrongful death; or

(B) if the contractor or subcontractor is grossly negligent or engages in willful misconduct.

(Added Pub. L. 102–587, title V, §5302, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5083 .)

1 So in original. No subsec. (b) has been enacted.

2 So in original. Probably should be followed by "are".