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§29 Master of Offending Vessel Punishable
Title 47 › CHAPTER 2 — SUBMARINE CABLES › § 29
Summary
If a crime is committed by a ship or its boat, the ship’s captain is presumed punishable unless proven otherwise.
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Title 47, §29
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When an offense against this chapter shall have been committed by means of a vessel, or of any boat belonging to a vessel, the master of such vessel shall, unless some other person is shown to have been in charge of and navigating such vessel or boat, be deemed to have been in charge of and navigating the same, and be liable to be punished accordingly.
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47 U.S.C. § 29
Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102