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# 46 U.S.C. § 7109 - Review of criminal records
## Text
The Secretary may review the criminal record of each holder of a license or certificate of registry issued under this part who applies for renewal of that license or certificate of registry.
(Pub. L. 9889, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 540; Pub. L. 101380, title IV, § 4102(e)(1), Aug. 18, 1990, 104 Stat. 510.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 710946:22546:233 Section 7109 authorizes the Secretary to renew licenses and certificates of registry for additional 5 year periods.
Editorial Notes
Amendments1990—Pub. L. 101380 substituted “Review of criminal records” for “Renewal of licenses” in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “A license issued under this part may be renewed for additional 5-year periods.”
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1990 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 101380 applicable to incidents occurring after Aug. 18, 1990, see section 1020 of Pub. L. 101380, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2701 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters.