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§30502 Application
Title 46 › Subtitle III — Maritime Liability › CHAPTER 305 — EXONERATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY › SUBCHAPTER I — GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 30502
Summary
The rules in this chapter apply to seagoing and inland vessels, like canal boats, barges, and lighters, but do not include section 30521. The chapter does not apply to covered small passenger vessels, except that section 30526 still applies to those vessels.
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Title 46, §30502
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(a)In General.—
Except as otherwise provided, this chapter (except section 30521) applies to seagoing vessels and vessels used on lakes or rivers or in inland navigation, including canal boats, barges, and lighters.
(b)Exception.—
This chapter (except for section 30526) shall not apply to covered small passenger vessels.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 3050246 App.:188.R.S. § 4289; Feb. 18, 1875, ch. 80, § 1 (related to R.S. § 4289), 18 Stat. 320; June 19, 1886, ch. 421, § 4, 24 Stat. 80; June 5, 1936, ch. 521, § 4, 49 Stat. 1481.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2022—Pub. L. 117–263 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Except as otherwise provided, this chapter (except section 30503) applies to seagoing vessels and vessels used on lakes or rivers or in inland navigation, including canal boats, barges, and lighters.”
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Citation
46 U.S.C. § 30502
Title 46, Shipping
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110