2017 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle IV - Regulation of Ocean Shipping
Part A - Ocean Shipping
Chapter 413 - Enforcement
Sec. 41304 - Hearings and orders

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Citation 46 U.S.C. § 41304 (2017)
Section Name §41304. Hearings and orders
Section Text

(a) Opportunity for Hearing.—The Federal Maritime Commission shall provide an opportunity for a hearing before issuing an order relating to a violation of this part or a regulation prescribed under this part.

(b) Modification of Order.—The Commission may reverse, suspend, or modify any of its orders.

(c) Rehearing.—On application of a party to a proceeding, the Commission may grant a rehearing of the same or any matter determined in the proceeding. Except by order of the Commission, a rehearing does not operate as a stay of an order.

(d) Period of Effectiveness.—An order of the Commission remains in effect for the period specified in the order or until suspended, modified, or set aside by the Commission or a court of competent jurisdiction.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 109–304, §7, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1546.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
41304(a) 46 App.:1713(a) (1st sentence). Pub. L. 98–237, §14(a), (b), Mar. 20, 1984, 98 Stat. 83.
41304(b) 46 App.:1713(b) (1st sentence 1st–12th words).
41304(c) 46 App.:1713(b) (1st sentence 13th–last words, last sentence).
41304(d) 46 App.:1713(a) (last sentence).

In subsection (a), the words "upon sworn complaint or on its own motion" are omitted as unnecessary.

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 413 - ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 41304 - Hearings and orders
Contains section 41304
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 98 Stat. 83
120 Stat. 1546
Public Law References Public Law 98-237, Public Law 109-304
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