46 U.S.C. § 4506
Section 4506 · Exemptions
Current version, with additions and removals from the November 4, 1992 version.
Current — February 8, 2016
As of November 4, 1992
The Secretary may exempt a vessel from any part of this chapter if, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary (including regulations on special operating conditions), the Secretary finds that—
(1) good cause exists for granting an exemption; and
(2) the safety of the vessel and those on board will not be adversely affected.
(b) A vessel to which this chapter applies is exempt from section 4502(b)(2)(B) of this title if it—
(1) is less than 36 feet in length; and
(2) is not operating on the high seas.
(1)
good cause exists for granting an exemption; and
(2)
the safety of the vessel and those on board will not be adversely affected.