
      In addition to inspections required by section 3307 of this
    title, the Secretary shall examine or have examined - 
        (1) each vessel subject to inspection at proper times to ensure
      compliance with law and regulations; and
        (2) 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 - 
          (A) of the size required by law and regulations;
          (B) properly ventilated and in a clean and sanitary
        condition; and
          (C) equipped with proper plumbing and mechanical appliances
        required by law and regulations, and the appliances are in good
        working condition.

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      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.
                                AMENDMENTS                            
      1996 - Pub. L. 104-324 inserted "or have examined" after
    "examine" in introductory provisions.

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