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(a) In general.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the coastwise laws apply to the United States, including the island territories and possessions of the United States.
(b) Exceptions.--The coastwise laws do not apply to--
(1) American Samoa;
(2) the Northern Mariana Islands, except as provided in section 502(b) of the Covenant To Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union With the United States of America (48 U.S.C. 1801 note); or
(3) the Virgin Islands until the President declares by proclamation that the coastwise laws apply to the Virgin Islands.
[(4) Redesignated (3)]
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 46 U.S.C. § 55101 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 46. Shipping § 55101. Application of coastwise laws - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-46-shipping/46-usc-sect-55101/
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