46 U.S.C. § 4506
Section 4506 · Exemptions
Current version, with additions and removals from the November 13, 1998 version.
(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 operating—
(A) in internal waters of the United States; or
(B) within 3 nautical miles from the baselines from which the territorial sea of the United States is measured.
(1)
good cause exists for granting an exemption; and
(2)
the safety of the vessel and those on board will not be adversely affected.