19 CFR § 4.68 - Federal Maritime Commission certificates for certain passenger vessels.

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title: "19 CFR § 4.68 - Federal Maritime Commission certificates for certain passenger vessels."
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chapter_name: "U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY"
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# 4.68 Federal Maritime Commission certificates for certain passenger vessels.

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]