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 .)