§ 4103. Exemptions

• (a) The Secretary may exempt a vessel from any part of this chapter if, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary (including regulations on special operating conditions), the Secretary finds that—
  • (1) good cause exists for granting an exemption; and
  • (2) the safety of the vessel and individuals on board will not be adversely affected.
• (b) Section 4102(a) of this title does not apply to a vessel propelled by outboard motors when competing in a race previously arranged and announced or, if the vessel is designed and intended only for racing, when operated incidental to tuning up the vessel and its engines for the race.