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H.R. 4319 (108th)

Title 46 Codification Act of 2004

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Introduced

10 May 2004

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Received in the Senate.

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Summary

Title 46 Codification Act of 2004 - Enacts into positive law title 46 of the United States Code, entitled "Shipping." Sets forth organizational and administrative provisions regarding the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Amends Federal shipping law to make technical and conforming amendments and set forth requirements with respect to: (1) documentation of vessels; (2) maritime liability; (3) regulation of ocean shipping; (4) the merchant marine; (5) clearance of, and tonnage taxes and duties levied against, vessels; (6) maritime security and drug enforcement; (7) vessel wrecks and salvage; (8) ice patrol and the destruction or removal of vessel derelicts; (9) safe containers for international cargo; and (10) the Maritime Administration. Repeals specified shipping laws.

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