Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier Amendments of 1990

Summary

Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier Amendments of 1990 - Amends the Shipping Act of 1984 to require each non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVO) to furnish to the Federal Maritime Commission a bond of an amount set (subject to a specified minimum) by the Commission to insure the financial responsibility of the carrier, making the bond available to pay any judgment for damages from transportation-related activities, any order for reparations, or any penalty assessed. Requires an NVO not domiciled in the United States to designate a resident agent in the United States for receipt of service. Provides for enforcement of the bond and resident agent requirements. Adds knowingly and willfully obtaining or attempting to obtain ocean transportation at less than the applicable rates to the list of violations for which additional penalties apply.

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN

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• Introduced in House (text)

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 1 October 1990

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 June 1990

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