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46 U.S.C. § 57533

Vessel chartering authority

United States · Title 46 — SHIPPING · Status: effective

Transportation & Motor Vehicles
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46 U.S.C. § 57533, Vessel chartering authority, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/488462
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The Secretary of Transportation may enter into contracts or other agreements on behalf of the United States to purchase, charter, operate, or otherwise acquire the use of any vessels documented under chapter 121 of this title and any other related real or personal property. The Secretary is authorized to use this authority as the Secretary deems appropriate.

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