American Samoa § 20.0322 - Mufflers on motorboats.

Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 20.0322 — Mufflers on motorboats., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 20.0322. Mufflers on motorboats.

The exhaust of every internal combustion engine used on any motorboat shall be effectively muffled by equipment so constructed and used as to muffle the noise of the exhaust in a reasonable manner. The use of cutouts is prohibited, except for motorboats competing in a regatta or boat race approved as provided in 20.0333 and for such motorboats while on trial runs, during a period not to exceed 48 hours immediately preceding such regatta or race, and for such motorboats while competing in official trials for speed records during a period not to exceed 48 hours immediately following such regatta or race.

Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 20.0322

What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 20.0322 cover?

Section 20.0322 ("Mufflers on motorboats.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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