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46 U.S.C. § 60308

Vessels engaged in Great Lakes trade

United States · Title 46 — SHIPPING · Status: effective

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46 U.S.C. § 60308, Vessels engaged in Great Lakes trade, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/488493
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A documented vessel with a registry endorsement, engaged in foreign trade on the Great Lakes or their tributary or connecting waters in trade with Canada, does not become subject to tonnage taxes or light money because of that trade.

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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