§ 57308. Use of vessels at least 25 years old

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An obsolete vessel acquired under this chapter that is or becomes at least 25 years old may not be used for commercial operation. However, the vessel may be used—

(1)during a period in which vessels may be requisitioned under chapter 563 of this title; or

(2)except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, on trade routes serving only the foreign trade of the United States.

(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1664.)

The words “and vessels presently in the Secretary’s laid-up fleet which are or become twenty-five years old or more” and “or any such vessel in the laid-up fleet” are omitted as obsolete. In paragraph (2), the words “for the employment of the Secretary’s vessels in steamship lines” are omitted as unnecessary.

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§ 57308

Use of vessels at least 25 years old

Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c)

Stat.120 Stat. 1664

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