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46 U.S.C. § 31110 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 46. Shipping § 31110. Subpoenas to officers or members of crew

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

An officer or member of the crew of a public vessel may not be subpoenaed in a civil action under this chapter without the consent of--

(1) the Secretary of the department or the head of the independent establishment having control of the vessel at the time the cause of action arose; or

(2) the master or commanding officer of the vessel at the time the subpoena is issued.

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