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[CITE: 46USC3308]

 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
                     Subtitle II--Vessels and Seamen
 
              Part B--Inspection and Regulation of Vessels
 
                    CHAPTER 33--INSPECTION GENERALLY
 
Sec. 3308. Examinations

    In addition to inspections required by section 3307 of this title, 
the Secretary shall examine or have examined--
        (1) each vessel subject to inspection at proper times to ensure 
    compliance with law and regulations; and
        (2) crewmember accommodations on each vessel subject to 
    inspection at least once a month or when the vessel enters United 
    States ports to ensure that the accommodations are--
            (A) of the size required by law and regulations;
            (B) properly ventilated and in a clean and sanitary 
        condition; and
            (C) equipped with proper plumbing and mechanical appliances 
        required by law and regulations, and the appliances are in good 
        working condition.

(Pub. L. 98-89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 514; Pub. L. 104-324, title VI, 
Sec. 603(c), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3930.)

                      Historical and Revision Notes
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          Revised section                Source section (U.S. Code)
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3308..............................  46:435
                                    46:660a
                                    46:660b
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    Section 3308 requires the Secretary to carry out additional 
inspections as might be necessary to ensure compliance with applicable 
laws and regulations, and to ensure that accommodations are maintained 
in a sanitary condition and that all appliances are in good working 
order.


                               Amendments

    1996--Pub. L. 104-324 inserted ``or have examined'' after 
``examine'' in introductory provisions.

                  Section Referred to in Other Sections

    This section is referred to in section 3305 of this title.
