§40901. License requirement — Inbound Citations

Citations to 46 U.S.C. § 40901 as a whole

• 46 U.S.C. § 40904(a)

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  (a) A common carrier may compensate an ocean freight forwarder for a shipment dispatched for others only when the ocean freight forwarder has certified in writing that it holds an ocean transportation intermediary’s license (if required under section 40901 of this title) and has—

  (1) engaged, booked, secured, reserved, or contracted directly with the carrier or its agent for space aboard a vessel or confirmed the availability of the space; and

  (2) prepared and processed the ocean bill of lading, dock receipt, or other similar document for the shipment.