22 U.S.C. § 3777

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 3777 - Investigation of accident or injury giving rise to claim

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a claim may not be considered under this subpart, or an action for damages lie thereon, unless, prior to the departure from the Panama Canal of the vessel involved-

(1) an investigation of the accident or injury giving rise to the claim has been completed, which shall include a hearing by the Board of Local Inspectors of the Commission; and

(2) the basis for the claim has been laid before the Commission.

22 U.S.C. § 3777

Pub. L. 96-70, title I, §1417, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 487; Pub. L. 104-201, div. C, title XXXV, §35443544,, 110 Stat. 2867.

EDITORIAL NOTES

AMENDMENTS1996-Par. (1). Pub. L. 104-201 amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: "an investigation by the competent authorities of the accident or injury giving rise to the claim has been completed; and".