Jones Act (US Maritime Law for Domestic Shipping)
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The Jones Act (Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920) mandates that goods transported between US ports must be carried on vessels that are US-built, US-owned, and operated by US citizens or permanent residents. It aims to support the domestic shipbuilding industry and ensure national security.
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