Federal · Title 46 — Shipping

46 U.S.C. § 31110: Subpoenas to officers or members of crew

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the Secretary of the department or the head of the independent establishment having control of the vessel at the time the cause of action arose; or the master or commanding officer of the vessel at the time the subpoena is issued.

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