FEDERAL · 46 U.S.C. · Chapter 539
Liability insurance for persons involved in war or defense efforts
46 U.S.C. § 53904
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Chapter539 — WAR RISK INSURANCE
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46 U.S.C. § 53904.
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(a)In General.—The Secretary of Transportation may provide insurance under this chapter against legal liability that a person may incur in providing services or facilities for a vessel if, in the opinion of the Secretary, the insurance—
(1)is required in prosecuting a war or for national defense; and
(2)cannot be obtained at reasonable rates or on reasonable terms and conditions from approved companies authorized to do insurance business in a State of the United States.
(b)Limitations.—Employer liability insurance and worker compensation insurance against legal liability to employees may not be provided under this section.
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History
(Pub. L. 109–304, §8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1628.)
Editorial Notes
In subsection (a), the words "a vessel" are substituted for "any American- or foreign-flag vessel, public or private" to eliminate unnecessary words.
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