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46 U.S.C. § 55109 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 46. Shipping § 55109. Dredging

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

(a) In general.--Except as provided in subsection (b), a vessel may engage in dredging in the navigable waters of the United States only if--

(1) the vessel is wholly owned by citizens of the United States for purposes of engaging in the coastwise trade;

(2) the charterer, if any, is a citizen of the United States for purposes of engaging in the coastwise trade; and

(3) the vessel has been issued a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement under chapter 121 of this title or is exempt from documentation but would otherwise be eligible for such a certificate and endorsement.

(b) Dredging of gold in Alaska.--A documented vessel with a registry endorsement may engage in the dredging of gold in Alaska.

(c) Penalty.--If a vessel is operated in knowing violation of this section, the vessel and its equipment are liable to seizure by and forfeiture to the United States Government.

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