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U.S. Code/Title 46/§ 31341

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46 U.S.C. § 31341.Chapter 313

§ 31341

Persons presumed to have authority to procure necessaries

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Subchapter: MARITIME LIENS

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((a)) The following persons are presumed to have authority to procure necessaries for a vessel:

((1)) the owner;

((2)) the master;

((3)) a person entrusted with the management of the vessel at the port of supply; or

((4)) an officer or agent appointed by—

((A)) the owner;

((B)) a charterer;

((C)) an owner pro hac vice; or

((D)) an agreed buyer in possession of the vessel.

((b)) A person tortiously or unlawfully in possession or charge of a vessel has no authority to procure necessaries for the vessel.

§ 31330

Release: pl-119-73 (2026-01-23)

§ 31342

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