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46 U.S.C. § 40503

Refunds and waivers

United States · Title 46 — SHIPPING · Status: effective

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46 U.S.C. § 40503, Refunds and waivers, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/488035
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The Federal Maritime Commission, on application of a carrier or shipper, may permit a common carrier or conference to refund a portion of the freight charges collected from a shipper, or to waive collection of a portion of the charges from a shipper, if—

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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