Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

46 U.S.C. § 8903

Self-propelled, uninspected passenger vessels

A self-propelled, uninspected passenger vessel shall be operated by an individual licensed by the Secretary to operate that type of vessel, under prescribed regulations.

Pub. L. 98–8997 Stat. 555 Pub. L. 99–307, § 1(14)(B)100 Stat. 446 (, , ; , (C), , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source section (U.S. Code)

8903

46:1461(e), (f)

Section 8903 requires that an uninspected passenger vessel be operated by a licensed individual for that type of vessel.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 99–3071986— substituted “Self-propelled, uninspected” for “Uninspected” in section catchline and “A self-propelled,” for “An” in text.