§ 3311. Certificate of inspection required

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(a)Except as provided in subsection (b), a vessel subject to inspection under this part may not be operated without having on board a certificate of inspection issued under section 3309 of this title.

(b)The Secretary may direct the owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel subject to inspection under this chapter and not having on board a certificate of inspection—

(1)to have the vessel proceed to mooring and remain there until a certificate of inspection is issued;

(2)to take immediate steps necessary for the safety of the vessel, individuals on board the vessel, or the environment; or

(3)to have the vessel proceed to a place to make repairs necessary to obtain a certificate of inspection.

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 515; Pub. L. 98–498, title II, § 211(b), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2304.)

Section 3311 prohibits the operation of a vessel subject to inspection without having on board a valid certificate of inspection.

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Pub. L. 98–89
97 Stat. 515
Pub. L. 98–498, title II, § 211(b)
98 Stat. 2304
Pub. L. 98–498
section 2(g)(1) of Pub. L. 98–89

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§ 3311

Certificate of inspection required

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U.S.C.×1

U.S.C.§ 3309

U.S.C.§ 3101

Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–89

Stat.97 Stat. 515

Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–498, title II, § 211(b)

Stat.98 Stat. 2304

Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–498

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