2016 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part B - Inspection and Regulation of Vessels
Chapter 33 - Inspection Generally
Sec. 3308 - Examinations
| 46 U.S.C. § 3308 (2016) | ||||
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In addition to inspections required by section 3307 of this title, the Secretary shall examine or have examined— (1) each vessel subject to inspection at proper times to ensure compliance with law and regulations; and (2) crewmember accommodations on each vessel subject to inspection at least once a month or when the vessel enters United States ports to ensure that the accommodations are— (A) of the size required by law and regulations; (B) properly ventilated and in a clean and sanitary condition; and (C) equipped with proper plumbing and mechanical appliances required by law and regulations, and the appliances are in good working condition. |
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(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 514; Pub. L. 104–324, title VI, §603(c), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3930.) |
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Section 3308 requires the Secretary to carry out additional inspections as might be necessary to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to ensure that accommodations are maintained in a sanitary condition and that all appliances are in good working order. AMENDMENTS1996—Pub. L. 104–324 inserted "or have examined" after "examine" in introductory provisions. |
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| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 46 - SHIPPING | ||||
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| Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen Part B - Inspection and Regulation of Vessels CHAPTER 33 - INSPECTION GENERALLY Sec. 3308 - Examinations |
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| 97 Stat. 514 110 Stat. 3930 |
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| Public Law 98-89, Public Law 104-324 |
