19 CFR § 4.68
Federal Maritime Commission certificates for certain passenger vessels
July 16, 2020
No vessel having berth or stateroom accommodations for 50 or more passengers and embarking passengers at U.S. ports will be granted a clearance at the port or place of departure from the United States unless it is established that the vessel has valid certificates issued by the Federal Maritime Commission.
[T.D. 00-4, 65 FR 2874, Jan. 19, 2000]