§8903. Self-propelled, uninspected passenger vessels — Inbound Citations

Citations to 46 U.S.C. § 8903 as a whole

• 46 U.S.C. § 4302(d)

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  (d) Section 8903 of this title does not apply to a vessel being operated for bona fide dealer demonstrations provided without fee to business invitees. However, if on the basis of substantial evidence, the Secretary decides under this section that requiring vessels so operated to be under the control of licensed individuals is necessary for boating safety, then the Secretary may prescribe regulations requiring the licensing of individuals controlling these vessels in the same manner as provided in chapter 89 of this title for individuals in control of vessels carrying passengers for hire.
• 46 U.S.C. § 8905(a)

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  (a) Section 8903 of this title applies to a recreational vessel operated in dealer demonstrations only if the Secretary decides that the application of section 8903 is necessary for recreational vessel safety under section 4302(d) of this title.
• 46 U.S.C. § 8905(c)

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  (c) After consultation with the Governor of Alaska and the State boating law administrator of Alaska, the Secretary may exempt an individual operating a self-propelled uninspected passenger vessel from the requirements of section 8903 of this title, if—

  (1) the individual only operates such vessel wholly within waters located in Alaska; and

  (2) such vessel is—

  (A) 26 feet or less in length; and

  (B) carrying not more than 6 passengers.