46 U.S.C. § 4702

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

Section 4702 - Abandonment of barge prohibited

An owner or operator of a barge may not abandon it on the navigable waters of the United States. A barge is deemed not to be abandoned if-

(1) it is located at a Federally- or State-approved mooring area;

(2) it is on private property with the permission of the owner of the property; or

(3) the owner or operator notifies the Secretary that the barge is not abandoned and the location of the barge.

46 U.S.C. § 4702

Added Pub. L. 102-587, title V, §53025302,, 106 Stat. 5082; amended Pub. L. 109-304, §15(18), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1703.

EDITORIAL NOTES

AMENDMENTS2006- Pub. L. 109-304 struck out subsec. (a) designation before "An owner".

abandon

"abandon" means to moor, strand, wreck, sink, or leave a barge of more than 100 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title unattended for longer than forty-five days.

navigable waters of the United States

"navigable waters of the United States" means waters of the United States, including the territorial sea.