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46 U.S.C. § 31108

Arbitration, compromise, or settlement

United States · Title 46 — SHIPPING · Status: effective

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46 U.S.C. § 31108, Arbitration, compromise, or settlement, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/487985
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The Attorney General may arbitrate, compromise, or settle a claim under this chapter if a civil action based on the claim has been commenced.

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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