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Code · U.S. Code · Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE · CHAPTER 51— PANAMA CANAL · SUBCHAPTER I— ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATIONS · § 3777

§ 3777. Investigation of accident or injury giving rise to claim

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a claim may not be considered under this subpart, or an action for damages lie thereon, unless, prior to the departure from the Panama Canal of the vessel involved—
(1)an investigation of the accident or injury giving rise to the claim has been completed, which shall include a hearing by the Board of Local Inspectors of the Commission; and
(2)the basis for the claim has been laid before the Commission.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1417, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 487; Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3544, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2867.)
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  • Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1417
  • 93 Stat. 487
  • Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3544
  • 110 Stat. 2867
  • Pub. L. 104–201
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1417
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