46 U.S.C. § 30308
Nonapplication
(a) State Law.—
This chapter does not affect the law of a State regulating the right to recover for death.
(b) Internal Waters.—
This chapter does not apply to the Great Lakes or waters within the territorial limits of a State.
( Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1512 .)