46 CFR § 97.15-1 - Application.

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title: "46 CFR § 97.15-1 - Application."
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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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subchapter_name: "CARGO AND MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS"
part_number: "97"
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# 97.15-1 Application.

(a) Except as specifically noted, the provisions of this subpart shall apply to all vessels other than motorboats, and to all motorboats on an international voyage. Motorboats not on an international voyage shall meet the general intent of this subpart insofar as is reasonable and practicable with the exception that the logging of information is not required.