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[CITE: 46USC3312]

 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
                     Subtitle II--Vessels and Seamen
 
              Part B--Inspection and Regulation of Vessels
 
                    CHAPTER 33--INSPECTION GENERALLY
 
Sec. 3312. Display of certificate of inspection

    The certificate of inspection issued to a vessel under section 3309 
of this title shall be displayed, suitably framed, in a conspicuous 
place on the vessel. When it is not practicable to so display the 
certificate, it shall be carried in the manner prescribed by regulation.

(Pub. L. 98-89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 515.)

                      Historical and Revision Notes
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          Revised section                Source section (U.S. Code)
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3312..............................  46:400
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    Section 3312 requires the conspicuous display of the certificate of 
inspection to provide notice that the vessel is in compliance with 
applicable maritime safety laws and regulations. The section also 
applies to the posting of the temporary certificate of inspection.
