Us Code § 3312 - Display of certificate of inspection
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§ 3312. Display of certificate of inspection
The certificate of inspection issued to a vessel under section 3309 of this title shall be displayed, suitably framed, in a conspicuous place on the vessel. When it is not practicable to so display the certificate, it shall be carried in the manner prescribed by regulation.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 515.)
| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
|---|---|
| 3312 | 46:400 |
Section 3312 requires the conspicuous display of the certificate of inspection to provide notice that the vessel is in compliance with applicable maritime safety laws and regulations. The section also applies to the posting of the temporary certificate of inspection.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Apr. 15, 1984, see section 2(g)(1) of Pub. L. 98–89, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
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