§ 545. Marking of obstructions
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The Secretary may mark for the protection of navigation any sunken vessel or other obstruction existing on the navigable waters or waters above the continental shelf of the United States in such manner and for so long as, in his judgment, the needs of maritime navigation require. The owner of such an obstruction shall be liable to the United States for the cost of such marking until such time as the obstruction is removed or its abandonment legally established or until such earlier time as the Secretary may determine.
All moneys received by the United States from the owners of obstructions, in accordance with this section, shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts. This section shall not be construed so as to relieve the owner of any such obstruction from the duty and responsibility suitably to mark the same and remove it as required by law.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 501, § 86; Pub. L. 89–191, Sept. 17, 1965, 79 Stat. 822; Pub. L. 93–283, § 1(3), May 14, 1974, 88 Stat. 139; renumbered § 545, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 105(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4200.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 33, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 736 (R.S. 4676; June 17, 1910, ch. 301, § 6, 36 Stat. 538; Aug. 16, 1937, ch. 665, § 1, 50 Stat. 666; 1939 Reorg. Plan No. II, § 2(a), eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2731, 53 Stat. 1432).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
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- Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393
- 63 Stat. 501
- Pub. L. 89–191
- 79 Stat. 822
- Pub. L. 93–283, § 1(3)
- 88 Stat. 139
- 132 Stat. 4200
- June 17, 1910, ch. 301, § 6
- 36 Stat. 538
- Aug. 16, 1937, ch. 665, § 1
- 50 Stat. 666
- 53 Stat. 1432
- section 86 of this title
- Pub. L. 93–283
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ActAug. 4, 1949, ch. 393
Stat.63 Stat. 501
Pub. L.Pub. L. 89–191
Stat.79 Stat. 822
Pub. L.Pub. L. 93–283, § 1(3)
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