Marine Liability Act (S.C. 2001, c. 6)

Marginal note:Proceedings under maritime law

140. Except as otherwise provided in this Act or in any other Act of Parliament, no proceedings under Canadian maritime law in relation to any matter coming within the class of navigation and shipping may be commenced later than three years after the day on which the cause of action arises.

Marginal note:Priority over Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act

141. In the event of an inconsistency between this Act and the provisions of the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act, the provisions of this Act prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.

Marginal note:Order in council

Footnote ^*142. Section 45 comes into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.

• Return to footnote ^*[Note: Section 45 not in force.]