passenger vessel
Defined in 4 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
“passenger vessel” means a vessel of at least 100 gross tons—
(A) carrying more than 12 passengers, including at least one passenger for hire;
(B) that is chartered and carrying more than 12 passengers; or
(C) that is a submersible vessel carrying at least one passenger for hire.
Source
- 1994–199646 U.S.C. § 2101Shipping · General definitions · in this subtitle
“passenger vessel” means a vessel of at least 100 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title—
(A) carrying more than 12 passengers, including at least one passenger for hire;
(B) that is chartered and carrying more than 12 passengers;
(C) that is a submersible vessel carrying at least one passenger for hire; or
(D) that is a ferry carrying a passenger.
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- 2006–present46 U.S.C. § 2101Shipping · General definitions · in this subtitle
“passenger vessel” means a vessel of at least 100 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title—
(A) carrying more than 12 passengers, including at least one passenger for hire;
(B) that is chartered and carrying more than 12 passengers; or
(C) that is a submersible vessel carrying at least one passenger for hire.
Source
- 1996–200646 U.S.C. § 2101Shipping · General definitions · in this subtitle
Passenger vessel.—The term “passenger vessel” has the meaning given that term in section 2101 of this title.
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- 2006–present46 U.S.C. § 70301Shipping · Definitions · in this chapter
Passenger vessel.—The term “passenger vessel” means a vessel of similar size, or offering similar service, as any other vessel transporting passengers under subsection (b).
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- 2006–present46 U.S.C. § 55104Shipping · Transportation of passengers between Puerto Rico and other ports in the United States · in this section
The term “passenger vessel” means any vessel having berth or stateroom accommodations for more than 16 passengers.
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- 1994–present26 U.S.C. § 4472Internal Revenue Code · Definitions · for purposes of this subchapter