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46 U.S.C. § 4702

Title 46 Chapter 47 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 4702. Abandonment of barge prohibited

An owner or operator of a barge may not abandon it on the navigable waters of the United States. A barge is deemed not to be abandoned if—

  • (1) it is located at a Federally- or State-approved mooring area;
  • (2) it is on private property with the permission of the owner of the property; or
  • (3) the owner or operator notifies the Secretary that the barge is not abandoned and the location of the barge.

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