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Sec. 2101. General definitions. 2102. Limited definitions. 2103. Superintendence of the merchant marine. 2104. Delegation. 2105. Report. 2106. Liability in rem. 2107. Civil penalty procedures. 2108. Refund of penalties. 2109. Public vessels. 2110. Fees. 2111. Pay for overtime services. 2112. Authority to change working hours. 2113. Authority to exempt certain vessels. 2114. Protection of seamen against discrimination. 2115. Civil penalty to enforce alcohol and dangerous drug testing.

Historical and Revision Notes

Chapter 21 contains definitions that are general in nature and applicable to all references within Subtitle II—Vessels and Seamen. The chapter provides the basic authority and responsibility for the enforcement and administration of this subtitle with appropriate delegation and reporting requirements.

Amendments

1996—Pub. L. 104–324, title III, § 303(b), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3917, added item 2115.
1990—Pub. L. 101–508, title X, § 10401(b), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–398, substituted “Fees” for “Fees prohibited” in item 2110.
1984—Pub. L. 98–557, § 13(b), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2864, added item 2114.


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