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46 U.S.C. § 5106

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  1. (a)On finding that a load line survey of a vessel under this chapter is satisfactory and that the vessel’s load lines are marked correctly, the Secretary shall issue the vessel a load line certificate and deliver it to the owner, master, or individual in charge of the vessel.
  2. (b)The certificate shall be maintained as required by the Secretary.