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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Each day a port or terminal is in operation, the person in charge of a port or terminal must provide, or ensure the availability of, a reception facility that is capable of receiving all garbage that the master or person who is in charge of a ship desires to discharge, except—
(a) Large quantities of spoiled or damaged cargoes not usually discharged by a ship; or
(b) Garbage from ships not having commercial transactions with that port or terminal.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.158.420 Reception facilities: Capacity and exceptions - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-33-navigation-and-navigable-waters/cfr-sect-33-158-420/
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