46 USC 2109: Public vessels
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46 USC 2109: Public vessels Text contains those laws in effect on January 8, 2008
From Title 46-SHIPPINGSubtitle II-Vessels and SeamenPart A-General ProvisionsCHAPTER 21-GENERAL
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§2109. Public vessels

Except as otherwise provided, this subtitle does not apply to a public vessel of the United States. However, this subtitle does apply to a vessel (except a Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation vessel) owned or operated by the Department of Transportation or by any corporation organized or controlled by the Department.

( Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 507 ; Pub. L. 99–509, title V, §5102(b)(3), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1927 ; Pub. L. 109–241, title IX, §902(e)(1), July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 567 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
2109 46:362

46:363

46:391a(4)

Section 2109 exempts public vessels from the applicability of the maritime safety and seamen's welfare laws of this subtitle although some public vessels are inspected under interagency voluntary agreements.

Amendments

2006-Pub. L. 109–241 struck out "a Coast Guard or" after "(except".

1986-Pub. L. 99–509 substituted "Except as otherwise provided, this" for "This".