Us Code § 55334 - Restrictions on operations
Full text of Us Code United States Code § 55334 — Restrictions on operations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55334. Restrictions on operations
(a)
(1) engage in trade—
(A) from a port in the United States that is not located on the Great Lakes; or
(B) between ports in the United States;
(2) transport bulk cargo (as defined in section 40102 of this title) that is subject to section 55305 or 55314 of this title or section 2631 of title 10; or
(3) provide a service (except ocean freight service) as—
(A) a contract carrier; or
(B) a common carrier on a fixed advertised schedule offering frequent sailings at regular intervals in the foreign trade of the United States.
(b)
(Pub. L. 109–304, §8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1649.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 55334 | 46 App.:1241s. | Pub. L. 101–624, title XV, §1523, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3666. |
About This Section
46 U.S.C. § 55334 is part of Title 46 of the United States Code. The United States Code is the official codification of federal statutes maintained by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress amends the Code through new public laws, which are eventually incorporated into the relevant title.
This section may be cited in legal writing as 46 U.S.C. § 55334. For the most current official text, including any recent amendments, use the official source links below. Do not rely on this page as the sole authority for legal citation or litigation.
How to Read This Statute
Statutes are organized by title, chapter, section, and subsection. Pay attention to words like "shall," "may," "and," and "or," because they determine whether a requirement is mandatory or permissive and whether multiple conditions must all be met. Historical notes and amendments often appear at the end of a section.
Using This Page
This page is intended for research and educational use. Lawyers, students, journalists, and compliance professionals can use it as a starting point, but should always verify the current text through an official government source before relying on it for legal advice, filings, or compliance decisions.