46 U.S.C. § 55103 — Transportation of passengers
submitted 20 years ago by Pub. L. 109-304 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 114 words · no verdicts yet
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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or chapter 121 of this title, a vessel* may not transport passengers between ports or places in the United States to which the coastwise laws apply, either directly or via a foreign port, unless the vessel—
is wholly owned by citizens of the United States for purposes of engaging in the coastwise trade; and
has been issued a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement under chapter 121 or is exempt from documentation but would otherwise be eligible for such a certificate and endorsement.
The penalty for violating subsection (a) is $300 for each passenger transported and landed.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1633.)
- 2006Enacted · Pub. L. 109-304 · 120 Stat. 1633
A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 109-304 on 2006-10-06.
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