§4506. 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 those on board will not be adversely affected.

(b) A vessel to which this chapter applies is exempt from section 4502(b)(2)(B) of this title if it-

(1) is less than 36 feet in length; and

(2) is not operating on the high seas.

(Added Pub. L. 100–424, §2(a), Sept. 9, 1988, 102 Stat. 1587 ; amended Pub. L. 102–587, title V, §5222, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5081 .)

Amendments

1992-Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–587 substituted "4502(b)(2)(B)" for "4502(b)(2)".