§41301. Complaints
(a) In General.-A person may file with the Federal Maritime Commission a sworn complaint alleging a violation of this part, except section 41307(b)(1). If the complaint is filed within 3 years after the claim accrues, the complainant may seek reparations for an injury to the complainant caused by the violation.
(b) Notice and Response.-The Commission shall provide a copy of the complaint to the person named in the complaint. Within a reasonable time specified by the Commission, the person shall satisfy the complaint or answer it in writing.
(c) If Complaint Not Satisfied.-If the complaint is not satisfied, the Commission shall investigate the complaint in an appropriate manner and make an appropriate order.
(
Pub. L. 109–304, §7, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1545
.)
Historical and Revision Notes
| Revised Section
| Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 41301(a) |
46 App.:1710(a), (g) (related to time limit). |
Pub. L. 98–237, §11(a), (b), (g) (related to time limit), Mar. 20, 1984, 98 Stat. 80
;
Pub. L. 98–595, §3(b)(2), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3132
;
Pub. L. 105–258, title I, §110, Oct. 14, 1998, 112 Stat. 1911
. |
| 41301(b) |
46 App.:1710(b) (1st sentence). |
|
| 41301(c) |
46 App.:1710(b) (last sentence). |
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In subsection (a), the words "If the complaint is filed within 3 years after the claim accrues" are substituted for "For any complaint filed within 3 years after the cause of action accrued" in 46 App. U.S.C. 1710(g) to alert the reader to that time limitation.