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§ 30903. Waiver of immunity
(a)In General.—In a case in which, if a vessel were privately owned or operated, or if cargo were privately owned or possessed, or if a private person or property were involved, a civil action in admiralty could be maintained, a civil action in admiralty in personam may be brought against the United States or a federally-owned corporation. In a civil action in admiralty brought by the United States or a federally-owned corporation, an admiralty claim in personam may be filed or a setoff claimed against the United States or corporation.
(b)Non-Jury.—A claim against the United States or a federally-owned corporation under this section shall be tried without a jury.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1518.)