8 CFR § 251.6 - Exemptions for private vessels and aircraft.

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title: "8 CFR § 251.6 - Exemptions for private vessels and aircraft."
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# 251.6 Exemptions for private vessels and aircraft.

The provisions of this part relating to the presentation of arrival and departure manifests do not apply to a private vessel or private aircraft not engaged directly or indirectly in the carrying of persons or cargo for hire.

[70 FR 17849, Apr. 7, 2005]