Us Code § 57308 - Use of vessels at least 25 years old
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§ 57308. Use of vessels at least 25 years old
An obsolete vessel acquired under this chapter that is or becomes at least 25 years old may not be used for commercial operation. However, the vessel may be used—
(1) during a period in which vessels may be requisitioned under chapter 563 of this title; or
(2) except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, on trade routes serving only the foreign trade of the United States.
(Pub. L. 109–304, §8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1664.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 57308 | 46 App.:1160(g). | June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title V, §510(g), as added Aug. 4, 1939, ch. 417, §7, 53 Stat. 1185; Pub. L. 86–518, §1, June 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 216; Pub. L. 97–31, §12(91), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 161. |
The words "and vessels presently in the Secretary's laid-up fleet which are or become twenty-five years old or more" and "or any such vessel in the laid-up fleet" are omitted as obsolete. In paragraph (2), the words "for the employment of the Secretary's vessels in steamship lines" are omitted as unnecessary.
CHAPTER 575—CONSTRUCTION, CHARTER, AND SALE OF VESSELS
SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL
SUBCHAPTER II—CHARTERS
SUBCHAPTER III—MISCELLANEOUS
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2018—Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, §3546(t), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2327, inserted period at end of item 57533.
2016—Pub. L. 114–120, title III, §313(c)(2), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 59, added item 57522.
2008—Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, §3511(b), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 594, added item 57533.
SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL
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