United States Code

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§31106. Exoneration and limitation

The United States is entitled to the exemptions from and limitations of liability provided by law to an owner, charterer, operator, or agent of a vessel.

(Pub. L. 109–304, §6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1522.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
31106	46 App.:789.	Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 428, §9, 43 Stat. 1113.

Court Cases Citing 46 U.S.C. § 31106 (As of 2024)

Brand et al v. United States of America et al (2017)
In Re: National Park Service and Public Vessels Buoy Tender No. 450, No. 257, No. 2510, No. 256, No. 2511, No. 290 (2019)