Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
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Maritime Lien Reform Act This bill revises federal shipping laws governing maritime liability to prohibit: (1) maritime liens (liens on vessels) from being imposed on state or federal fishing permits, or (2) civil actions to enforce maritime liens on the permits. A fishing permit is not considered to be part of a vessel, so it does not pass with a vessel upon the vessel's sale or transfer.
Civil actions and liabilityHospital careMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationSouth Korea
To provide limitations on maritime liens on fishing permits, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-234| House
| Updated: 1/4/2017
Maritime Lien Reform Act This bill revises federal shipping laws governing maritime liability to prohibit: (1) maritime liens (liens on vessels) from being imposed on state or federal fishing permits, or (2) civil actions to enforce maritime liens on the permits. A fishing permit is not considered to be part of a vessel, so it does not pass with a vessel upon the vessel's sale or transfer.