Us Code § 57533 - Vessel chartering authority

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§ 57533. Vessel chartering authority

The Secretary of Transportation may enter into contracts or other agreements on behalf of the United States to purchase, charter, operate, or otherwise acquire the use of any vessels documented under chapter 121 of this title and any other related real or personal property. The Secretary is authorized to use this authority as the Secretary deems appropriate.

(Added Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, §3511(a), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 593.)

Part G—Restrictions and Penalties

CHAPTER 581—RESTRICTIONS AND PENALTIES

Sec.
58101.
Operating in domestic intercoastal or coastwise service.
58102.
Default on payment or maintenance of reserves.
58103.
Employing another person as managing or operating agent.
58104.
Willful violation constitutes breach of contract or charter.
58105.
Preferences for cargo in which charterer has interest.
58106.
Concerted discriminatory activities.
58107.
Discrimination at ports by water common carriers.
58108.
Charges for transportation subject to subtitle IV of title 49.
58109.
Penalties.

        

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