46 U.S.C. § 4312
Section 4312 · Engine cut-off switches
Current version, with additions and removals from the December 4, 2018 version.
(b) Use Requirement.—
(1) In general.—An individual operating a covered recreational vessel shall use an engine cut-off switch link while operating on plane or above displacement speed.
(2) Exceptions.—The requirement under paragraph (1) shall not apply if—
(A) the main helm of the covered vessel is installed within an enclosed cabin; or
(B) the vessel does not have an engine cut-off switch and is not required to have one under subsection (a).
(A) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives;
(A) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives;
(B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and
(C) the Coast Guard Office of Design and Engineering Standards; and
(C) the Coast Guard Office of Design and Engineering Standards; and
(D) the National Archives and Records Administration.
(D) the National Archives and Records Administration.
(2) Availability.—The standard submitted under paragraph (1) shall be kept on file and available for public inspection at such Coast Guard office and the National Archives and Records Administration.
(2) Availability.—The standard submitted under paragraph (1) shall be kept on file and available for public inspection at such Coast Guard office and the National Archives and Records Administration.
(1) Covered recreational vessel.—The term "covered recreational vessel" means a recreational vessel that is—
(1) Covered recreational vessel.—The term "covered recreational vessel" means a recreational vessel that is—
(A) less than 26 feet overall in length; and
(A) less than 26 feet overall in length; and
(B) capable of developing 115 pounds or more of static thrust.
(B) capable of developing 115 pounds or more of static thrust.
(2) Dealer.—The term "dealer" means any person who is engaged in the sale and distribution of recreational vessels or associated equipment to purchasers whom the seller in good faith believes to be purchasing any such vessel or associated equipment for purposes other than resale.
(2) Dealer.—The term "dealer" means any person who is engaged in the sale and distribution of recreational vessels or associated equipment to purchasers whom the seller in good faith believes to be purchasing any such vessel or associated equipment for purposes other than resale.
(3) Distributor.—The term "distributor" means any person engaged in the sale and distribution of recreational vessels and associated equipment for the purposes of resale.
(3) Distributor.—The term "distributor" means any person engaged in the sale and distribution of recreational vessels and associated equipment for the purposes of resale.
(4) Manufacturer.—The term "equipment manufacturer" means any person engaged in the manufacture, construction, or assembly of recreational vessels or associated equipment, or the importation of recreational vessels into the United States for subsequent sale.
(4) Manufacturer.—The term "equipment manufacturer" means any person engaged in the manufacture, construction, or assembly of recreational vessels or associated equipment, or the importation of recreational vessels into the United States for subsequent sale.
(5) Propulsion machinery.—The term "propulsion machinery" means a self-contained propulsion system, and includes, but is not limited to, inboard engines, outboard motors, and sterndrive engines.
(5) Propulsion machinery.—The term "propulsion machinery" means a self-contained propulsion system, and includes, but is not limited to, inboard engines, outboard motors, and sterndrive engines.
(6) Static thrust.—The term "static thrust" means the forward or backwards thrust developed by propulsion machinery while stationary.
(6) Static thrust.—The term "static thrust" means the forward or backwards thrust developed by propulsion machinery while stationary.