46 USC 5108 – Special exemptions
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(a) The Secretary may exempt a vessel from any part of this chapter when—
(1) the vessel is entitled to an exemption under an international agreement to which the United States Government is a party; or
(2) under regulations (including regulations on special operations conditions) prescribed by the Secretary, the Secretary finds that good cause exists for granting an exemption.
Terms Used In 46 USC 5108
- vessel: includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water. See 1 USC 3
(b) When the Secretary grants an exemption under this section, the Secretary may issue a certificate of exemption stating the extent of the exemption.
(c) A certificate of exemption issued under subsection (b) of this section shall be maintained as required by the Secretary.