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46 U.S.C. § 4305. — Exemptions and equivalents · Congress.wiki

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46 U.S.C. § 4305.Chapter 43

§ 4305

Exemptions and equivalents

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((a)) ** .—** If the Secretary considers that recreational vessel safety will not be adversely affected, the Secretary may issue an exemption from this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter.

((b)) ** .—** The Secretary may accept a substitution for associated equipment performance or other safety standards for a recreational vessel if the substitution provides an equivalent level of safety.

Release: pl-119-73 (2026-01-23)