Shipping - 46 USC Section 3308
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01/19/04
Sec. 3308. Examinations
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.
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
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Revised section Source section (U.S. Code)
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3308 46:435
46:660a
46:660b
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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.
Last modified: April 20, 2006
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