# § 3308. Examinations
In addition to inspections required by section 3307 of this title, the Secretary shall examine or have examined—
**(1)** each vessel subject to inspection at proper times to ensure compliance with law and regulations; and
**(2)** crewmember accommodations on each vessel subject to inspection at least once a month or when the vessel enters United States ports to ensure that the accommodations are—
**(A)** of the size required by law and regulations;
**(B)** properly ventilated and in a clean and sanitary condition; and
**(C)** equipped with proper plumbing and mechanical appliances required by law and regulations, and the appliances are in good working condition.
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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 514; Pub. L. 104–324, title VI, § 603(c), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3930.)
| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
| --- | --- |
| 3308 | 46:43546:660a46:660b |
Section 3308 requires the Secretary to carry out additional inspections as might be necessary to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to ensure that accommodations are maintained in a sanitary condition and that all appliances are in good working order.
## Editorial Notes
### Amendments
1996— inserted “or have examined” after “examine” in introductory provisions.
## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
### Effective Date
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