United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 46. SHIPPING |
SubTitle II. Vessels and Seamen |
Part B. Inspection and Regulation of Vessels |
Chapter 47. ABANDONMENT OF BARGES |
§ 4702. Abandonment of barge prohibited
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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”.