Federal · Title 46 — Shipping
46 U.S.C. § 58104: Willful violation constitutes breach of contract or charter
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A willful violation of any provision of sections 58101–58103 of this title constitutes a breach of the contract or charter. On determining that a violation has occurred, the Secretary of Transportation may declare the contract or charter rescinded.
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