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46 U.S.C. § 40302 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 46. Shipping § 40302. Filing requirements

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

(a) In general.--A true copy of every agreement referred to in section 40301(a) or (b) of this title shall be filed with the Federal Maritime Commission. If the agreement is oral, a complete memorandum specifying in detail the substance of the agreement shall be filed.

(b) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) does not apply to--

(1) an agreement related to transportation to be performed within or between foreign countries; or

(2) an agreement among common carriers to establish, operate, or maintain a marine terminal in the United States.

(c) Regulations.--The Commission may by regulation prescribe the form and manner in which an agreement shall be filed and any additional information and documents necessary to evaluate the agreement.

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