United States Code
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§ 4705.
Liability of barge removal contractors
(a)
A barge removal contractor and its subcontractor are not liable for damages that result from actions taken or omitted to be taken in the course of removing a barge under this chapter.
(b)
Subsection (a) does not apply—
(1)
with respect to personal injury or wrongful death; or
(2)
if the contractor or subcontractor is grossly negligent or engages in willful misconduct.
(Added Pub. L. 102–587, title V, § 5302, Nov. 4, 1992 , 106 Stat. 5083; amended Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(19), Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1703.)
cite as: 46 USC 4705
