33-U.S.C.-1232B

§1232B – Requirement to Notify Coast Guard of Release of Objects Into The Navigable Waters of The United States

Pathway

Title 33 > Chapter 25 > Section 1232b

Details

• Reference: Section 1232b
• Legend: §1232B – Requirement to Notify Coast Guard of Release of Objects Into The Navigable Waters of The United States
• USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

(a) Requirement

As soon as a person has knowledge of any release from a vessel or facility into the navigable waters of the United States of any object that creates an obstruction prohibited under section 403 of this title, such person shall notify the Secretary and the Secretary of the Army of such release.

(b) Restriction on use of notification

Any notification provided by an individual in accordance with subsection (a) may not be used against such individual in any criminal case, except a prosecution for perjury or for giving a false statement.

(Pub. L. 92–340, §15, as added Pub. L. 109–241, title VI, §602, July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 553.)

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

30-U.S.C.-960 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Safety

In this entry about 30-U.S.C.-960, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to safety in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States safety-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.

Topic Map

• Browse the Topic Map in relation with Title 33 (Navigation And Navigable Waters) guided by subject interests.