Section 54E. Prohibition as to discharge of oil, oil mixture, etc., in the inland water

54E. Prohibition as to discharge of oil, oil mixture, etc., in the inland water. —No oil or oily mixture, hazardous chemical or obnoxious substance from a mechanically propelled vessel shall be discharged in inland water: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the discharge of such oil or oily mixture, hazardous chemical or obnoxious substance from a mechanically propelled vessel for the purpose of securing the safety of a mechanically propelled vessel, preventing damage to a mechanically propelled vessel, cargo or saving of life at inland water.]