46 CFR § 24.01-1 - Purpose of regulations.

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title: "46 CFR § 24.01-1 - Purpose of regulations."
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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 24.01-1 Purpose of regulations.

The purpose of the regulations in this subchapter is to set forth uniform minimum requirements for uninspected commercial vessels, certain motor vessels, vessels propelled by sail carrying passengers for hire, and barges carrying passengers for hire.

[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51196, Sept. 30, 1997]