46 CFR § 188.05-35 - Load lines—interpretive ruling.

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title: "46 CFR § 188.05-35 - Load lines—interpretive ruling."
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section_number: "188.05-35"
section_name: "Load lines—interpretive ruling."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 188.05-35 Load lines—interpretive ruling.

(a) Certificated vessels shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Load Line Acts, and regulations in Subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter.