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US CodeTitle 46Chapter 563§ 56303

§ 56303

Compensation

46 U.S.C. § 56303.
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((a)) ** .—** As soon as practicable, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine and pay just compensation for a vessel requisitioned under this chapter. ((b)) ** .—** The value of a vessel may not be considered enhanced by the circumstances requiring its requisition. Consequential damages arising from the requisition may not be paid. ((c)) ** .—** ((1)) ** .—** If a construction-differential subsidy has been paid for the vessel, the value of the vessel at the time of requisition shall be determined under section 802 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936. ((2)) ** .—** If a construction-differential subsidy has not been paid for the vessel, the value of any national defense features previously paid for by the United States Government shall be excluded. ((d)) ** .—** If a vessel is lost or damaged by a risk assumed by the Government under the charter, but a valuation for the vessel or a means of compensation has not been agreed to, the Secretary shall pay just compensation for the loss or damage, to the extent the person is not reimbursed through insurance.

Release: pl-119-73not60 (2026-01-23)

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