2017 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle IV - Regulation of Ocean Shipping
Part A - Ocean Shipping
Chapter 407 - Controlled Carriers
Sec. 40706 - Exceptions

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Citation 46 U.S.C. § 40706 (2017)
Section Name §40706. Exceptions
Section Text

This chapter does not apply to—

(1) a controlled carrier of a foreign country whose vessels are entitled by a treaty of the United States to receive national or most-favored-nation treatment; or

(2) a trade served only by controlled carriers.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 109–304, §7, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1537.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
40706 46 App.:1708(f). Pub. L. 98–237, §9(f), Mar. 20, 1984, 98 Stat. 77; Pub. L. 105–258, title I, §108(17)–(19), Oct. 14, 1998, 112 Stat. 1909.

In paragraph (1), the words "foreign country" are substituted for "state" for clarity and consistency.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 46 - SHIPPING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 46 - SHIPPING
Subtitle IV - Regulation of Ocean Shipping
Part A - Ocean Shipping
CHAPTER 407 - CONTROLLED CARRIERS
Sec. 40706 - Exceptions
Contains section 40706
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 98 Stat. 77
112 Stat. 1909
120 Stat. 1537
Public Law References Public Law 98-237, Public Law 105-258, Public Law 109-304
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