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§ 30701. Definition

Type Statute

Publication 2024-07-31

State In force

Department United States Congress

Source OLRC

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§ 30701. Definition

In this chapter, the term “carrier” means the owner, manager, charterer, agent, or master of a vessel.

(Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1516.)

This chapter codifies the Act of February 13, 1893 (ch. 105, 27 Stat. 445) (commonly known as the Harter Act). Changes are made to simplify, clarify, and modernize the language and style, but the intent is that these changes should not result in changes in substance.

A definition of “carrier” is added based on language appearing in various provisions of the Harter Act. The definition avoids the need to repeat in various sections of this chapter the list of persons to whom the requirements and restrictions of this chapter apply, and it ensures that the list of persons is consistent in the chapter.

Historical and Revision Notes
RevisedSection	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
30701	(no source).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Carriage of Goods by Sea Act

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