§ 8905. Exemptions

• (a) Section 8903 of this title applies to a recreational vessel operated in dealer demonstrations only if the Secretary decides that the application of section 8903 is necessary for recreational vessel safety under section 4302(d) of this title .
• (b) Section 8904 of this title does not apply to an oil spill response vessel while engaged in oil spill response or training activities.
• (c) After consultation with the Governor of Alaska and the State boating law administrator of Alaska, the Secretary may exempt an individual operating a self-propelled uninspected passenger vessel from the requirements of section 8903 of this title , if—
  • (1) the individual only operates such vessel wholly within waters located in Alaska; and
  • (2) such vessel is—
    • (A) 26 feet or less in length; and
    • (B) carrying not more than 6 passengers.