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Code · U.S. Code · Title 46 - SHIPPING · CHAPTER 89— SMALL VESSEL MANNING · § 8901

§ 8901. Freight vessels

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A freight vessel of less than 100 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title shall be operated by an individual licensed by the Secretary to operate that type of vessel in the particular geographic area, under prescribed regulations.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 555; Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 733, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3941.)
Section 8901 requires that a freight vessel of less than 100 gross tons be operated by a licensed individual for that type vessel and for a particular geographic area.
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  • Pub. L. 98–89
  • 97 Stat. 555
  • Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 733
  • 110 Stat. 3941
  • Pub. L. 104–324
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§ 8901
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U.S.C.§ 14502
U.S.C.§ 14302
U.S.C.§ 14104
Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–89
Stat.97 Stat. 555
Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 733
Stat.110 Stat. 3941
Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–324
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