§381. Vessels transporting more than six passengers for hire required to be equipped with radiotelephone
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§381. Vessels transporting more than six passengers for hire required to be equipped with radiotelephone
Except as provided in section 382 of this title, it shall be unlawful for any vessel of the United States, transporting more than six passengers for hire, to be navigated in the open sea or any tidewater within the jurisdiction of the United States adjacent or contiguous to the open sea, unless such vessel is equipped with an efficient radiotelephone installation in operating condition.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1994—Pub. L. 103–414 inserted section catchline.
Statutory Notes
Effective Date
Section 4 of act Aug. 6, 1956, provided that: "The amendments made herein [enacting this part and amending sections 153 and 504 of this title] shall take effect March 1, 1957."
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