Section text and notes
Prohibitions .—
Except as provided in subsection (b), an American Great Lakes vessel may not be used to—
engage in trade—
from a port in the United States that is not located on the Great Lakes; or
between ports in the United States;
section 40102 of this titlesection 2631 of title 10 transport bulk cargo (as defined in ) that is subject to section 55305 or 55314 of this title or ; or
provide a service (except ocean freight service) as—
a contract carrier; or
a common carrier on a fixed advertised schedule offering frequent sailings at regular intervals in the foreign trade of the United States.
Off-Season Exception .—
An American Great Lakes vessel may be used for not more than 90 days during any 12-month period to engage in trade prohibited by subsection (a)(1)(A), except during the Great Lakes shipping season.
Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c)120 Stat. 1649 (, , .)
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Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
55334 | 46 App.:1241s. | Pub. L. 101–624, title XV, § 1523, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3666. |