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46 U.S.C. 4103: ExemptionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 41-UNINSPECTED VESSELS GENERALLY
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§4103. Exemptions

(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.

( 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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Revised section

Source section (U.S. Code)

4103

46:525h

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.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1988⁠—Pub. L. 100–540 added subsec. (a) and designated existing provisions as subsec. (b).