46 USC 4305: Exemptions and equivalents
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46 USC 4305: Exemptions and equivalents Text contains those laws in effect on May 4, 2024
From Title 46-SHIPPINGSubtitle II-Vessels and SeamenPart B-Inspection and Regulation of VesselsCHAPTER 43-RECREATIONAL VESSELS
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§4305. Exemptions and equivalents

(a) Exemptions.-If the Secretary considers that recreational vessel safety will not be adversely affected, the Secretary may issue an exemption from this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter.

(b) Equivalents.-The Secretary may accept a substitution for associated equipment performance or other safety standards for a recreational vessel if the substitution provides an equivalent level of safety.

( Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 531 ; Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXIII [LXXXIII], §8318(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4700 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
4305 46:1458

Section 4305 permits the Secretary to grant appropriate exemptions from the requirements of this chapter when recreational vessel safety will not be adversely affected.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021-Pub. L. 116–283 substituted "Exemptions and equivalents" for "Exemptions" in section catchline, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).