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46 U.S.C. 8105: Fishing vessel exemptionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§8105. Fishing vessel exemption

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, neither the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, nor any amendment to such convention, shall apply to a fishing vessel, including a fishing vessel used as a fish tender vessel.

(Added Pub. L. 104–324, title XI, § 1146(a) , Oct. 19, 1996 , 110 Stat. 3992 .)

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Prior Provisions

A prior section 8105, Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 550, authorized Secretary to prescribe regulations to carry out this part prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101–595, title VI, § 603(7)(A), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2993.