2012 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen (§§ 2101 - 14702)
Part F - Manning of Vessels (§§ 8101 - 9308)
Chapter 89 - SMALL VESSEL MANNING (§§ 8901 - 8906)
Section 8902 - Small passenger vessels

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, 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 F - Manning of Vessels
CHAPTER 89 - SMALL VESSEL MANNING
Sec. 8902 - Small passenger vessels
Containssection 8902
Date2012
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 15, 2013
Positive LawYes
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 98-89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 555.
Statutes at Large Reference97 Stat. 555
Public Law ReferencePublic Law 98-89

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SMALL VESSEL MANNING - 46 U.S.C. § 8902 (2012)
§8902. Small passenger vessels

A small passenger vessel shall be operated by an individual licensed by the Secretary to operate that type of vessel in the particular geographic area, under prescribed regulations.

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 555.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
8902 46:390b

Section 8902 requires that a small passenger vessel of less than 100 gross tons be operated by a licensed individual for that type vessel and for a particular geographic area.

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