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46 U.S.C. § 3506

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
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Title
46 — Shipping
Chapter
STII/PTB/CH35
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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A master of a passenger vessel shall keep on board a copy of this subtitle, to be provided by the Secretary at reasonable cost. If the master fails to do so, the master is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of $200. (Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 520.) Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 350646:492 Section 3506 requires the master of a passenger vessel to keep on board a copy of subtitle II of title 46, U.S.C. Copies of the subtitle shall be provided by the Secretary at reasonable cost.

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