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§ 30705. Seaworthiness

(a) Prohibition.— A carrier may not insert in a bill of lading or shipping document a provision lessening or avoiding its obligation to exercise due diligence to—
(1) make the vessel seaworthy; and
(2) properly man, equip, and supply the vessel.
(b) Voidness.— A provision described in subsection (a) is void.
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