§ 10501. Application

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(a)Except for a vessel to which chapter 103 of this title applies, this chapter applies to a vessel of at least 50 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title on a voyage between a port in one State and a port in another State (except an adjoining State).

(b)This chapter does not apply to a vessel on which the seamen are entitled by custom or agreement to share in the profit or result of a voyage.

(c)Unless otherwise provided, this chapter does not apply to a foreign vessel.

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 570; Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 738, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3941.)

Section 10501 specifies that vessels over 50 gross tons that are not subject to chapter 103 and are engaged on voyages between two states (except for adjoining states) are subject to the provisions of this chapter. Specifically excluded are foreign vessels and vessels on which seamen share the profits.

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Pub. L. 98–89
97 Stat. 570
Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 738
110 Stat. 3941
Pub. L. 104–324

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§ 10501

Application

U.S.C.§ 14502

U.S.C.§ 14302

U.S.C.§ 14104

Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–89

Stat.97 Stat. 570

Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 738

Stat.110 Stat. 3941

Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–324

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