(a) The provisions of this part shall apply to all vessels except as specifically noted in this part.

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(b) The regulations in this part have preemptive effect over State or local regulations in the same field.

[CGFR 67-83, 33 FR 1158, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33894, June 7, 2012]