2018 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part F - Manning of Vessels
Chapter 89 - Small Vessel Manning
Sec. 8902 - Small passenger vessels

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Citation 46 U.S.C. § 8902 (2018)
Section Name §8902. Small passenger vessels
Section Text

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.

Source Credit

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

Editorial Notes
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.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 46 - SHIPPING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 46 - SHIPPING
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part F - Manning of Vessels
CHAPTER 89 - SMALL VESSEL MANNING
Sec. 8902 - Small passenger vessels
Contains section 8902
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 97 Stat. 555
Public Law References Public Law 98-89
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