2014 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping (Sections 101 - 80509)
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen (Sections 2101 - 14702)
Part B - Inspection and Regulation of Vessels (Sections 3101 - 4705)
Chapter 33 - Inspection Generally (Sections 3301 - 3318)
Sec. 3312 - Display of certificate of inspection

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 46 - SHIPPING
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 46 - SHIPPING
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part B - Inspection and Regulation of Vessels
CHAPTER 33 - INSPECTION GENERALLY
Sec. 3312 - Display of certificate of inspection
Containssection 3312
Date2014
Laws In Effect As Of DateJanuary 5, 2015
Positive LawYes
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 98-89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 515.
Statutes at Large Reference97 Stat. 515
Public and Private LawPublic Law 98-89

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46 U.S.C. § 3312 (2014)
§3312. Display of certificate of inspection

The certificate of inspection issued to a vessel under section 3309 of this title shall be displayed, suitably framed, in a conspicuous place on the vessel. When it is not practicable to so display the certificate, it shall be carried in the manner prescribed by regulation.

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 515.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
3312 46:400

Section 3312 requires the conspicuous display of the certificate of inspection to provide notice that the vessel is in compliance with applicable maritime safety laws and regulations. The section also applies to the posting of the temporary certificate of inspection.

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