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46 U.S.C. § 30302

Cause of action

United States · Title 46 — SHIPPING · Status: effective

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46 U.S.C. § 30302, Cause of action, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/487928
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When the death of an individual is caused by wrongful act, neglect, or default occurring on the high seas beyond 3 nautical miles from the shore of the United States, the personal representative of the decedent may bring a civil action in admiralty against the person or vessel responsible. The action shall be for the exclusive benefit of the decedent’s spouse, parent, child, or dependent relative.

Legislative history

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  • Enacted byPub. L. 109-304(H.R. 1442)2006-10-06
    To complete the codification of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping", as positive law.
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally