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46 U.S.C. § 31104

Title 46 Chapter 311 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 31104. Venue

  • (a) A civil action under this chapter shall be brought in the district court of the United States for the district in which the vessel or cargo is found within the United States.
  • (b) If the vessel or cargo is outside the territorial waters of the United States—
    • (1) the action shall be brought in the district court of the United States for any district in which any plaintiff resides or has an office for the transaction of business; or
    • (2) if no plaintiff resides or has an office for the transaction of business in the United States, the action may be brought in the district court of the United States for any district.

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