United States Code
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§ 30102.
Liability to passengers
(a)
The owner and master of a vessel, and the vessel, are liable for personal injury to a passenger or damage to a passenger’s baggage caused by—
(1)
a neglect or failure to comply with part B or F of subtitle II of this title; or
(2)
a known defect in the steaming apparatus or hull of the vessel.
(b)
A liability imposed under this section is not subject to limitation under chapter 305 of this title.
cite as: 46 USC 30102
