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MERCHANT MARINE ACT 1920 [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Laws and Regulations
  • Water Transport
  • Trade
OBS

The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 is a United States Federal statute that regulates commerce in U.S. waters and between U.S. ports. It is a cabotage law which also contains provisions regarding seamen's rights. It is commonly referred to as the Jones Act, in reference to the bill's sponsor Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements internationaux
  • Transport par eau
  • Commerce

Spanish

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