Title 46 — Shipping
Part B · Chapter 33 — Inspection Generally
§ 3308. Examinations
Statutory text
In addition to inspections required by section 3307 of this title, the Secretary shall examine or have examined—
each vessel subject to inspection at proper times to ensure compliance with law and regulations; and
crewmember accommodations on each vessel subject to inspection at least once a month or when the vessel enters United States ports to ensure that the accommodations are—
of the size required by law and regulations;
properly ventilated and in a clean and sanitary condition; and
equipped with proper plumbing and mechanical appliances required by law and regulations, and the appliances are in good working condition.
Legislative history
Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.
Pub. L. 98–89 · 97 Stat. 500
Enacted · 46 U.S.C. § 3308
Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 514
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 514Coast Guard Regulatory Reform Act of 1996
Pub. L. 104–324 title VI § 603(c) · 110 Stat. 3901
Inserted · 46 U.S.C. § 3308
Pub. L. 104–324 inserted “or have examined” after “examine” in introductory provisions
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 104–324 inserted “or have examined” after “examine” in introductory provisions.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(c) Examinations.— Section 3308 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting “or have examined” after “examine”.
1 of 2 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 1 partial
Notes
historicalAndRevision
| Historical and Revision Notes | |
|---|---|
| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
| 3308 | 46:43546:660a46:660b |
Section 3308 requires the Secretary to carry out additional inspections as might be necessary to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to ensure that accommodations are maintained in a sanitary condition and that all appliances are in good working order.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1996—Pub. L. 104–324 inserted “or have examined” after “examine” in introductory provisions.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective , see section 2(g)(1) of Pub. L. 98–89, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
Credits
1983–1996 · 2 acts
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(Pub. L. 98–89, , 97 Stat. 514; Pub. L. 104–324, title VI, § 603(c), , 110 Stat. 3930.)