46 USC 3704: Coastwise trade vessels
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46 USC 3704: Coastwise trade vessels Text contains those laws in effect on January 4, 1995
From Title 46-SHIPPINGSubtitle II-Vessels and SeamenPart B-Inspection and Regulation of VesselsCHAPTER 37-CARRIAGE OF LIQUID BULK DANGEROUS CARGOES
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§3704. Coastwise trade vessels

A segregated ballast tank, a crude oil washing system, or an inert gas system, required by this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter, on a vessel entitled to engage in the coastwise trade under section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 (46 App. U.S.C. 883), shall be installed in the United States (except the trust territories). A vessel failing to comply with this section may not engage in the coastwise trade.

( Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 522 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
3704 46:391a(7)

Section 3704 requires any tank vessel that is entitled to engage in the coastwise trade to install certain equipment in the United States under the penalty of losing coastwise trading privileges if the installation work is done in a foreign country.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 3709 of this title; section 1185 of Appendix to this title.