Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

46 U.S.C. § 12306

Safety certificates

When a State is the authority issuing a number under this chapter, it may require that the individual in charge of a numbered vessel have a valid safety certificate issued under conditions set by the issuing authority, except when the vessel is subject to manning requirements under part F of this subtitle.

Pub. L. 98–8997 Stat. 591(, , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source section (U.S. Code)

12306

46:1471

Section 12306 authorizes a State that is an issuing authority to require a numbered vessel operator to hold a valid safety certificate, unless the vessel is subject to manning requirements under part F of this subtitle.