United States Code · Section
§ 55103 — Transportation Of Passengers
46 U.S.C. § 55103
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(a) 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) The penalty for violating subsection (a) is $300 for each passenger transported and landed.
Implementing Regulations
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§ 389.2 Definitions.46 C.F.R. § 389.2
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§ 4.80a Coastwise transportation of passengers.19 C.F.R. § 4.80a
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§ 4.80 Vessels entitled to engage in coastwise trade.19 C.F.R. § 4.80