HOUSE 629116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Maritime Lien Reform Act

Last Action: 2/7/2019

Actions

2019-02-07Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
2019-01-16Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2019-01-16Introduced in House
2019-01-16Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-01-16 (00)

Maritime Lien Reform Act of 2019

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.

Subjects

Civil actions and liability
Licensing and registrations
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation

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