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[CITE: 46USC2305]

 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
                     Subtitle II--Vessels and Seamen
 
                       Part A--General Provisions
 
               CHAPTER 23--OPERATION OF VESSELS GENERALLY
 
Sec. 2305. Injunctions

    (a) The district courts of the United States have jurisdiction to 
enjoin the negligent operation of vessels prohibited by this chapter on 
the petition of the Attorney General for the United States Government.
    (b) When practicable, the Secretary shall--
        (1) give notice to any person against whom an action for 
    injunctive relief is considered under this section an opportunity to 
    present that person's views; and
        (2) except for a knowing and willful violation, give the person 
    a reasonable opportunity to achieve compliance.

    (c) The failure to give notice and opportunity to present views 
under subsection (b) of this section does not preclude the court from 
granting appropriate relief.

(Pub. L. 98-89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 509.)

                      Historical and Revision Notes
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          Revised section                Source section (U.S. Code)
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2305..............................  46:1485
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    Section 2305 provides injunctive authority to enjoin the negligent 
operation of vessels. This authority can also be used to enjoin the 
operation of foreign or domestic vessels on our waters when they are 
unsuitable for the voyage intended.
