Chapter 2460. To amend section forty-four hundred and twenty-six of the Revised Statutes of the United States; regulation of motor boats

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CHAP. 2460.— An Act To amend section forty-four hundred and twenty-six of the Revised Statutes of the United States; regulation of motor boats. May 16, 1906. [[S. 4094](/us/bill/34/s/4094).] [[Public, No. 164](/us/pl/34/164).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That section forty-four hundredSteamboat-Inspection Service.Regulation for motor boats.[R. S., sec. 4426, p. 858. amended](/us/rs/s4426/p858). and twenty-six of the Revised Statutes of the United States be, and it is hereby, amended by striking out. after the words “launches of ten.” and before the words “and under,” the words “tons burden.” 194and inserting in lieu thereof the words “gross tons,” and by striking out, after the words “above fifteen,” and before the words “carrying freight.” the words “tons burden,” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “gross tons;” and also that said section be, and it is hereby, Vessels carrying passengers for hire.Vol. 33. p. 1029. amended.further amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

“All vessels of fifteen gross tons or less propelled in whole or in part by gas, gasoline, petroleum, naphtha, fluid, or electricity, and carrying passengers for hire, shall carry one life-preserver, of the sort pre scribed by the regulations of the board of supervising inspectors, for every passenger carried, and no such boat while so carrying passengers shall be operated or navigated except in charge of a person duly licensed for such service by the local board of inspectors.

No examination shall be required as a condition of the obtaining of such a license, and any such license shall be revoked or suspended by the local board of inspectors for misconduct, gross negligence, recklessness in navigation, intemperance, or violation of law on the part of the holder, and if revoked, the person holding such license shall be incapable of obtaining another such license for one year from the date of revocation.” so that said section, when amended, shall read as follows:

" “Sec. 4426. Inspection of ferryboats, canal boats, etc.The hull and boilers of every ferryboat, canal boat, yacht, or other small craft of like character propelled by steam, shall be inspected under the provisions of this title. Such other provisions of law for the better security of life as may be applicable to such vessels shall, by the regulations of the board of supervising inspectors, also be required to be complied with before a certificate of inspection shall be granted, and no such vessel shall be navigated without a *Proviso.*Launches of ten gross tons and under.Vessels propelled by gas. etc.Fishing vessels excepted.licensed engineer and a licensed pilot: *Provided, however,* That in open steam launches of ten gross tons and under, one person, if duly qualified, may serve in the double capacity of pilot and engineer.

All vessels of above fifteen gross tons carrying freight or passengers for hire, but not engaged in fishing as a regular business, propelled by gas, fluid, naphtha, or electric motors, shall be, and are hereby, made subject to all the provisions of section forty-four hundred and twenty- six of the Revised Statutes of the United States relating to the inspection of hulls and boilers and requiring engineers and pilots, and for any violation of the provisions of this title applicable to such vessels, or Enforcement.of rules or regulations lawfully established there under, and to the extent to which such provisions of law and regulations are so applicable, the said vessels, their masters, officers, and owners shall be subject [R.

S., secs. 4496–4500](/us/rs/s4496–), p. 869.to the provisions of sections forty-four hundred and ninety-six, forty-four hundred and ninety-seven, forty-four hundred and ninety- eight, forty-four hundred and ninety-nine, and forty-five hundred, relating to the imposition and enforcement of penalties and the enforcement of law. Motor boats of fifteen gross tons or less.Requirements.“All vessels of fifteen gross tons or less propelled in whole or in part by gas, gasoline, petroleum, naphtha, fluid, or electricity, and carrying passengers for hire, shall carry one life-preserver, of the sort prescribed by the regulations of the board of supervising inspectors, for every passenger carried, and no such boat while so carrying passengers shall be operated or navigated except in charge of a person duly licensed for such service by the local board of inspectors.