2017 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part B - Inspection and Regulation of Vessels
Chapter 41 - Uninspected Vessels Generally
Sec. 4103 - Exemptions
| 46 U.S.C. § 4103 (2017) | ||||
| §4103. Exemptions | ||||
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(a) The Secretary may exempt a vessel from any part of this chapter if, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary (including regulations on special operating conditions), the Secretary finds that— (1) good cause exists for granting an exemption; and (2) the safety of the vessel and individuals on board will not be adversely affected. (b) Section 4102(a) of this title does not apply to a vessel propelled by outboard motors when competing in a race previously arranged and announced or, if the vessel is designed and intended only for racing, when operated incidental to tuning up the vessel and its engines for the race. |
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(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 529; Pub. L. 100–540, §2, Oct. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 2719.) |
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Section 4103 contains an exemption from carrying fire extinguishers, for on a vessel competing in an organized race or a vessel designed and intended for racing only. AMENDMENTS1988—Pub. L. 100–540 added subsec. (a) and designated existing provisions as subsec. (b). |
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| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 46 - SHIPPING | ||||
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| Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen Part B - Inspection and Regulation of Vessels CHAPTER 41 - UNINSPECTED VESSELS GENERALLY Sec. 4103 - Exemptions |
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| section 4103 | ||||
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| January 12, 2018 | ||||
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| 97 Stat. 529 102 Stat. 2719 |
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| Public Law 98-89, Public Law 100-540 |
