Public Vessels Act — Federal law which provides for libel in personam against the United States or a petition impleading the United States for damages caused by public vessels of the United States. 46 U.S.C.A. No. 781 790 … Black's law dictionary
Act Further to Protect the Commerce of the United States — The Act Further to Protect the Commerce of the United States, (5th Congress, Sess. 2, ch. 67, USStat|1|578) is an act of Congress approved July 9, 1798, authorizing the President of the United States to use military force in the Quasi War with… … Wikipedia
Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships — The Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS, 33 U.S.C. §§1905 1915) is a United States law that implements the provisions of MARPOL and the annexes to which the United States is a party. The most recent U.S. action concerning MARPOL occurred in … Wikipedia
Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Singapore) — Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act A police officer equipped with a firearm and handcuffs An Act to make temporary provisions for the maintenance of public order, the control of supplies by sea to Singapore, and the prevention of strikes and … Wikipedia
Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 — The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (1986 c. 35) is an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom which provides protection for the wreckage of military aircraft and designated military vessels. [… … Wikipedia
Embargo Act of 1807 — Origins of the War of 1812 Chesapeake–Leopard Affair Orders in Council (1807) Embargo Act of 1807 Non Intercourse Act (1809) Macon s Bill Number 2 Tecumseh s War … Wikipedia
Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act — The Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act,[1] commonly referred to as the Magnuson–Stevens Act, is the primary law governing marine fisheries management in the United States. The law is named after Warren G. Magnuson, former… … Wikipedia
Jones Act — Der Jones Act ist ein US Bundesgesetz, das den Seehandel in den Gewässern der USA und zwischen US Häfen betrifft[1]. Durch Kabotageregelungen wird der Schiffsverkehr zwischen amerikanischen Häfen grundsätzlich auf Schiffe beschränkt, die in den… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Water Resources Development Act of 1986 — The Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (WRDA 1986) is part of USPL|99|662, a series of acts enacted by Congress of the United States on November 17, 1986. [ [http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi bin/bdquery/D?d099:1:./temp/ bdVNjS:@@@D summ2=m… … Wikipedia
Merchant Marine Act of 1920 — The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (P.L. 66 261) is a United States Federal statute that regulates maritime commerce in U.S. waters and between U.S. ports. Section 27, better known as the Jones Act, deals with cabotage (i.e., coastal shipping) and… … Wikipedia