§2403. Prohibition on application of organotin antifouling paints on certain vessels

(a) Prohibition

Subject to section 12(d), and except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person in any State may apply to a vessel that is less than 25 meters in length an antifouling paint containing organotin.

(b) Exceptions

Subsection (a) of this section shall not prohibit the application of a qualified antifouling paint containing organotin on-

(1) the aluminum hull of a vessel that is less than 25 meters in length; or

(2) the outboard motor or lower drive unit of a vessel that is less than 25 meters in length.

( Pub. L. 100–333, §4, June 16, 1988, 102 Stat. 606 .)

References in Text

Section 12(d), referred to in subsec. (a), is section 12(d) of Pub. L. 100–333, which is set out as a note under section 2401 of this title.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 2409 of this title.