§ 55334. Restrictions on operations

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(a)Prohibitions.— Except as provided in subsection (b), an American Great Lakes vessel may not be used to—

(1)engage in trade—

(A)from a port in the United States that is not located on the Great Lakes; or

(B)between ports in the United States;

(2)transport bulk cargo (as defined in section 40102 of this title) that is subject to section 55305 or 55314 of this title or section 2631 of title 10; or

(3)provide a service (except ocean freight service) as—

(A)a contract carrier; or

(B)a common carrier on a fixed advertised schedule offering frequent sailings at regular intervals in the foreign trade of the United States.

(b)Off-Season Exception.— An American Great Lakes vessel may be used for not more than 90 days during any 12-month period to engage in trade prohibited by subsection (a)(1)(A), except during the Great Lakes shipping season.

(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1649.)

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§ 55334

Restrictions on operations

U.S.C.§ 40102

U.S.C.§ 2631

Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c)

Stat.120 Stat. 1649

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