46 USC 55103 - Transportation of passengers

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 29, 2024

§ 55103.

Transportation of passengers

(a)

In General.—

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or chapter 121 of this title, a vessel may not transport passengers between ports or places in the United States to which the coastwise laws apply, either directly or via a foreign port, unless the vessel—

(1)

is wholly owned by citizens of the United States for purposes of engaging in the coastwise trade; and

(2)

has been issued a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement under chapter 121 or is exempt from documentation but would otherwise be eligible for such a certificate and endorsement.

(b)

Penalty.—

The penalty for violating subsection (a) is $300 for each passenger transported and landed.

(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1633.)

cite as: 46 USC 55103