26 U.S.C. § 4472

Section 4472 · Definitions

Amended 1 time on record

Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. v. United States (1997)

Most recently applied in United States v. One Big Six Wheel (January 1999)

For purposes of this subchapter—

(1) Covered voyage

(A) In general

The term “covered voyage” means a voyage of—

(i) a commercial passenger vessel which extends over 1 or more nights, or

(ii) a commercial vessel transporting passengers engaged in gambling aboard the vessel beyond the territorial waters of the United States,

during which passengers embark or disembark the vessel in the United States. Such term shall not include any voyage on any vessel owned or operated by the United States, a State, or any agency or subdivision thereof.

(B) Exception for certain voyages on passenger vessels

The term “covered voyage” shall not include a voyage of a passenger vessel of less than 12 hours between 2 ports in the United States.

(2) Passenger vessel

The term “passenger vessel” means any vessel having berth or stateroom accommodations for more than 16 passengers.

Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel

Prior Provisions

A prior section 4472 was contained in subchapter C of this chapter prior to repeal by Pub. L. 89–44, title IV, §404, June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 149.