H.R. 337 · 114th Congress
Maritime Lien Reform Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Don Young
- Introduced
- 2015-01-13
- Latest action
- 2015-01-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Summary
Maritime Lien Reform Act
This bill revises federal shipping laws governing maritime liability to prohibit: (1) maritime liens (liens on vessels) from being imposed on state or federal fishing permits, or (2) civil actions to enforce maritime liens on the permits. A fishing permit is not considered to be part of a vessel, so it does not pass with a vessel upon the vessel's sale or transfer.