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46 U.S.C. 8903: Self-propelled, uninspected passenger vesselsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 89-SMALL VESSEL MANNING
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§8903. Self-propelled, uninspected passenger vessels

A self-propelled, uninspected passenger vessel shall be operated by an individual licensed by the Secretary to operate that type of vessel, under prescribed regulations.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 555 ; Pub. L. 99–307, § 1(14)(B) , (C), May 19, 1986 , 100 Stat. 446 .)

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Source section (U.S. Code)

8903

46:1461(e), (f)

Section 8903 requires that an uninspected passenger vessel be operated by a licensed individual for that type of vessel.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1986⁠—Pub. L. 99–307 substituted “Self-propelled, uninspected” for “Uninspected” in section catchline and “A self-propelled,” for “An” in text.