46 CFR § 78.27-1 - Improper use prohibited.

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title: "46 CFR § 78.27-1 - Improper use prohibited."
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title_name: "Shipping"
section_number: "78.27-1"
section_name: "Improper use prohibited."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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subchapter_name: "PASSENGER VESSELS"
part_number: "78"
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# 78.27-1 Improper use prohibited.

(a) No person shall flash or cause to be flashed the rays of a search light or other blinding light onto the bridge or into the pilothouse of any vessel under way.

(b) [Reserved]