46-U.S.C.-4702
§4702 – Abandonment of Barge Prohibited
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Title 46 > Subtitle II > Part B > Chapter 47 > Section 4702
Details
- Reference: Section 4702
- Legend: §4702 – Abandonment of Barge Prohibited
- USCode Year: 2013
Provision Content
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 Pub. L. 102–587, title V, §5302, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5082; amended Pub. L. 109–304, §15(18), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1703.)
Amendments
2006—Pub. L. 109–304 struck out subsec. (a) designation before An owner.
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46-U.S.C.-4303 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Shipping
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