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 PUBLIC LAW 98-89—AUG. 26, 1983 97 STAT. 529 kept in condition for immediate and effective use and so placed as to be readily accessible. (b) Each uninspected vessel propelled by machinery shall carry at least one readily accessible life preserver or other lifesaving device, of the type prescribed by regulation, for each individual on board. (c) Each uninspected vessel shall have the carburetors of each engine of the vessel (except an outboard motor) using gasoline as fuel, equipped with an efficient flame arrester, bacldFire trap, or other similar device prescribed by regulation. (d) Each uninspected vessel using a volatile liquid as fuel shall be provided with the means prescribed by regulation for properly and efficiently ventilating the bilges of the engine and fuel tank com- partments, so as to remove any explosive or flammable gases. § 4103. Exemptions Section 4102(a) of this title does not apply to a vessel propelled by outboard motors when competing in a race previously arranged and announced or, if the vessel is designed and intended only for racing, when operated incidental to tuning up the vessel and its engines for the race. § 4104. Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this chapter. § 4105. Uninspected passenger vessels Chapter 43 of this title applies to an uninspected passenger vessel, infra. § 4106. Penalties If a vessel to which this chapter applies is operated in violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter, the owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, and individual in charge are each liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of $100. The vessel also is liable in rem for the penalty. CHAPTER 43—RECREATIONAL VESSELS Sec. 4301. Application. 4302. Regulations. 4303. Inspection and testing. 4304. Importation of nonconforming vessels and equipment. 4305. Exemptions. 4306. Federal preemption. 4307. Prohibited acts. 4308. Termination of unsafe operation. 4309. Investigation and reporting. 4310. Repair and replacement of defects. 4311. Penalties and injunctions. §4301. Application (a) This chapter applies to a recreational vessel and associated equipment carried in the vessel on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and, for a vessel owned in the United States, on the high seas. (b) Except when expressly otherwise provided, this chapter does not apply to a foreign vessel temporarily operating on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

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