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46 U.S.C. 7308: Able seamen—limited

Created in 1983 by Public Law 98-89. Changed by 1 later law. 1 bill in this Congress would change it.

1 other section of the Code cite this one, including 46 U.S.C. 7312.

This Congress

  • S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · passed senate · would change the section as a whole

How it got here

1996

  • Pub. L. 104–324 inserted "as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title" after "100 gross tons". (Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996) Law text

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