§ 3505. Prevention of departure

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Notwithstanding section 3303 of this title, a foreign vessel carrying a citizen of the United States as a passenger or embarking passengers from a United States port may not depart from a United States port if the Secretary finds that the vessel does not comply with the standards stated in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea to which the United States Government is currently a party.

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 520; Pub. L. 102–587, title V, § 5210(b), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5076; Pub. L. 108–293, title IV, § 411(a), Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1045.)

Section 3505 prohibits the departure from a United States port or place of any passenger vessel of more than 100 gross tons having berthing for at least 50 passengers, if the vessel does not comply with the international maritime safety standards applicable to United States vessels.

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Pub. L. 98–89
97 Stat. 520
Pub. L. 102–587, title V, § 5210(b)
106 Stat. 5076
Pub. L. 108–293, title IV, § 411(a)
118 Stat. 1045
Pub. L. 108–293
Pub. L. 102–587

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§ 3505

Prevention of departure

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U.S.C.§ 3303

U.S.C.§ 1602

Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–89

Stat.97 Stat. 520

Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–587, title V, § 5210(b)

Stat.106 Stat. 5076

Pub. L.Pub. L. 108–293, title IV, § 411(a)

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