§ 4705. Liability of barge removal contractors

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(a)A barge removal contractor and its subcontractor are not liable for damages that result from actions taken or omitted to be taken in the course of removing a barge under this subchapter.

(b)Subsection

(a)does not apply—

(1)with respect to personal injury or wrongful death; or

(2)if the contractor or subcontractor is grossly negligent or engages in willful misconduct.

(Added Pub. L. 102–587, title V, § 5302, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5083; amended Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(19), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1703; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7347(c)(4), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1781.)

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Pub. L. 102–587, title V, § 5302
106 Stat. 5083
Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(19)
120 Stat. 1703
Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7347(c)(4)
139 Stat. 1781
Pub. L. 119–60
Pub. L. 109–304

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§ 4705

Liability of barge removal contractors

Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–587, title V, § 5302

Stat.106 Stat. 5083

Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(19)

Stat.120 Stat. 1703

Pub. L.Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7347(c)(4)

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