46 USC 30102 - Liability to passengers

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 28, 2024

§ 30102.

Liability to passengers

(a)

Liability.—

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)

Not Subject to Limitation.—

A liability imposed under this section is not subject to limitation under chapter 305 of this title.

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cite as: 46 USC 30102