33 USC 2016: Action by give-way vessel (Rule 16)
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33 USC 2016: Action by give-way vessel (Rule 16) Text contains those laws in effect on January 8, 2008
From Title 33-NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERSCHAPTER 34-INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULESSUBCHAPTER I-RULESPart B-Steering and Sailing Rulessubpart ii-conduct of vessels in sight of one another
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§2016. Action by give-way vessel (Rule 16)

Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.

( Pub. L. 96–591, §2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3421 .)

Repeal of Section

Pub. L. 108–293, title III, §303(a), (c), Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1042 , provided that this section is repealed effective on the effective date of final regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating under section 2071 of this title.

Codification

Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96–591 which enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this subchapter.