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 90 STAT. 2496

PUBLIC LAW 94-535—OCT. 17, 1976

Public Law 94-535 94th Congress An Act Oct. 17, 1976 [H.R. 13326]

Delta Queen. Certain vessel laws, exemption. 46 USC 369 note.

To extend until November 1, 1983, the existing exemption of the steamboat Delta Queen from certain vessel laws.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the primary purpose of the amendment made by section 2 of this Act is to assure the continuity of operation of the overnight riverboat, the steamboat Delta Queen, by extending her existing exemption from the safety at sea laws. In order to assure the preservation of this historic and traditional piece of American folklore and life, such amendment will provide for the continued operation of the present steamboat Delta Queen. SEC. 2. The penultimate sentence of section 5(b) of the Act of May 27, 1936 (49 Stat. 1384, 46 U.S.C. 369(b)), as amended, is amended by striking out "November 1, 1978," and inserting in lieu thereof "November 1, 1983,". Approved October 17, 1976.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY; HOUSE REPORT No. 94-1340 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). SENATE REPORT No. 94-1340 (Comm. on Commerce). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): July 19, considered and passed House. Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 12, No. 43: Oct. 18, Presidential statement

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