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46 U.S.C. § 5112

Loading restrictions

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46 U.S.C. § 5112, Loading restrictions, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/487589
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If the loading or stability conditions of a vessel change, the master or individual in charge of the vessel, before moving the vessel, shall record in the official logbook or other permanent record of the vessel—

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The public laws that enacted or amended this section. Tallies are for the whole bill as it passed each chamber — often an omnibus covering far more than this provision — not a vote on this section alone.

  • Enacted byPub. L. 99-509(H.R. 5300)1986-10-21
    Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally