Liability insurance for persons involved in war or defense efforts

46 U.S.C. § 53904
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(a) In General.—The Secretary of Transportation may provide insurance under this chapter against legal liability that a person may incur in providing services or facilities for a vessel if, in the opinion of the Secretary, the insurance—(1) is required in prosecuting a war or for national defense; and (2) cannot be obtained at reasonable rates or on reasonable terms and conditions from approved companies authorized to do insurance business in a State of the United States. (b) Limitations.—Employer liability insurance and worker compensation insurance against legal liability to employees may not be provided under this section.

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