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title_number: 46
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# 46 U.S.C. § 44101 - Application

## Text

This chapter applies to a vessel that—

(1) has berth or stateroom accommodations for at least 50 passengers; and

(2) boards passengers at a port in the United States.

(Pub. L. 109–304, § 7, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1554.)

## Notes

Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 4410146 App.:817d(a) (6th–28th words).Pub. L. 89–777, §§ 2(a) (6th–28th words), 3(a) (15th–36th words), Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1356, 1357. 46 App.:817e(a) (15th–36th words).