Federal · Title 46 — Shipping
46 U.S.C. § 3311: Certificate of inspection required
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Except as provided in subsection (b), a vessel subject to inspection under this part may not be operated without having on board a certificate of inspection issued under section 3309 of this title . to have the vessel proceed to mooring and remain there until a certificate of inspection is issued; to take immediate steps necessary for the safety of the vessel, individuals on board the vessel, or the environment; or to have the vessel proceed to a place to make repairs necessary to obtain a certificate of inspection.
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