46 U.S. Code § 4302 - Regulations
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4302 |
46:1454 46:1455 46:1456 46:1464(g) 46:1488 |
Section 4302 authorizes the Secretary to prescribe regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter. In lieu of establishing specific statutory safety requirements, subsection (a) provides flexible regulatory authority to establish uniform standards for the design, construction, materials, and performance of the boats themselves and all associated equipment. It also provides for the display of seals and other devices for certifying or evidencing compliance with applicable safety regulations or standards.
Section 4302(b) requires a regulation prescribed under this section to have an effective date that is not earlier than 180 days from publication. However, in those instances where a safety hazard may be critical an earlier effective date is authorized.
Section 4302(c) requires the Secretary to consider certain objectives in developing regulatory controls and regulations or standards and that there must be an effective consultation process.
Section 4302(d) exempts dealer demonstration boats from the requirement of having to be named by a licensed individual when demonstrating boats to prospective purchasers or other business invitees when no fees are charged. The Secretary may require that boats so used be under control of a licensed individual.
2018—Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 115–282 substituted “Committee established under section 15105 of this title” for “Council established under section 13110 of this title”.
2016—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 114–120 added subsec. (e).
Pub. L. 114–120, title III, § 303(b), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 53, provided that:
Pub. L. 115–282, title VIII, § 827, Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4314, provided that:
Pub. L. 115–282, title VIII, § 828, Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4314, provided that:
Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3529(a), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2318, provided that:
Pub. L. 105–383, title III, § 309, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3422, provided that: