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47 U.S.C. § 381

Title 47 Chapter 5 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 381. Vessels transporting more than six passengers for hire required to be equipped with radiotelephone

Except as provided in section 382 of this title , it shall be unlawful for any vessel of the United States, transporting more than six passengers for hire, to be navigated in the open sea or any tidewater within the jurisdiction of the United States adjacent or contiguous to the open sea, unless such vessel is equipped with an efficient radiotelephone installation in operating condition.

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