2016 US Code
Title 26 - Internal Revenue Code
Subtitle D - Miscellaneous Excise Taxes
Chapter 36 - Certain Other Excise Taxes
Subchapter B - Transportation by Water
Sec. 4472 - Definitions

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Citation 26 U.S.C. § 4472 (2016)
Section Name §4472. Definitions
Section Text

For purposes of this subchapter—

(1) Covered voyage (A) In general

The term "covered voyage" means a voyage of—

(i) a commercial passenger vessel which extends over 1 or more nights, or

(ii) a commercial vessel transporting passengers engaged in gambling aboard the vessel beyond the territorial waters of the United States,


during which passengers embark or disembark the vessel in the United States. Such term shall not include any voyage on any vessel owned or operated by the United States, a State, or any agency or subdivision thereof.

(B) Exception for certain voyages on passenger vessels

The term "covered voyage" shall not include a voyage of a passenger vessel of less than 12 hours between 2 ports in the United States.

(2) Passenger vessel

The term "passenger vessel" means any vessel having berth or stateroom accommodations for more than 16 passengers.

Source Credit

(Added Pub. L. 101–239, title VII, §7504(a), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2362.)

Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS

A prior section 4472 was contained in subchapter C of this chapter prior to repeal by Pub. L. 89–44, title IV, §404, June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 149.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle D - Miscellaneous Excise Taxes
CHAPTER 36 - CERTAIN OTHER EXCISE TAXES
Subchapter B - Transportation by Water
Sec. 4472 - Definitions
Contains section 4472
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 79 Stat. 149
103 Stat. 2362
Public Law References Public Law 89-44, Public Law 101-239
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