The provisions of this part shall not apply to—
(1) vessels which are equipped with a radio installation in accordance with the provisions of part II of this subchapter, or in accordance with the radio requirements of the Safety Convention; and
(2) vessels of the United States belonging to and operated by the Government, and
(3) vessels navigating on the Great Lakes.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Part II of this subchapter, referred to in par. (1), is classified to section 351 et seq. of this title.
Amendments
1996—Par. (2). Pub. L. 104–104 struck out "except a vessel of the United States Maritime Administration, the Inland and Coastwise Waterways Service, or the Panama Canal Company," after "the Government,".
1994—Pub. L. 103–414 inserted section catchline.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Mar. 1, 1957, see section 4 of act Aug. 6, 1956, set out as a note under section 381 of this title.
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