Collapse to view only § 30501. Definitions
§ 30501. DefinitionsIn this chapter:
(1)Covered small passenger vessel.—The term “covered small passenger vessel”—
(A) means a small passenger vessel, as defined in section 2101, that is—
(i) not a wing-in-ground craft; and
(ii) carrying—(I) not more than 49 passengers on an overnight domestic voyage; and(II) not more than 150 passengers on any voyage that is not an overnight domestic voyage; and
(B) includes any wooden vessel constructed prior to March 11, 1996, carrying at least 1 passenger for hire.
(2)Owner.—The term “owner” includes a charterer that mans, supplies, and navigates a vessel at the charterer’s own expense or by the charterer’s own procurement.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1512; Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXV, § 11503(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4130.)
§ 30502. Application
(a)In General.—Except as otherwise provided, this chapter (except section 30521) applies to seagoing vessels and vessels used on lakes or rivers or in inland navigation, including canal boats, barges, and lighters.
(b)Exception.—This chapter (except for section 30526) shall not apply to covered small passenger vessels.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1512; Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXV, § 11503(c), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4130.)