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 98 STAT. 446.
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97 Stat. 513.

97 Stat. 513.

97 Stat. 521.

PUBLIC LAW 98-364—JULY 17, 1984 "(c)(1) A fish processing vessel of not more than 5,000 gross tons is exempt from section 3301(1), (6), (7), (11), and (12) of this title. "(2) A fish tender vessel of not more than 500 gross tons is exempt from section 3301(1), (6), (7), (11), and (12) of this title.". (4) Section 3304 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "(d) A fishing, fish processing, or fish tender vessel that transports not more than 12 individuals employed in the fishing industry in addition to the crew is not subject to inspection as a passenger or small passenger vessel.". (5) Section 3306 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "(g) In prescribing regulations for fish processing or fish tender vessels, the Secretary shall consult with representatives of the private sector having experience in the operation of these vessels. The regulations shall reflect the specialized nature and economics of fish processing or fish tender vessel operations and the character, design, and construction of fish processing or fish tender vessels.". (6) Section 3702 is amended by— (A) amending subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) This chapter does not apply to a fishing or fish tender vessel of not more than 500 gross tons when engaged only in the fishing industry."; and (B) amending the first sentence in subsection (d) to read as follows: "TMs chapter does not apply to a fish processing vessel of not more than 5,000 gross tons.". (7)(A) The analysis of part B is amended by striking— "41. Uninspected vessels "43. Recreational vessels

4101 4301"

and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "41. Uninspected vessels generally "43. Recreational vessels "45. Fish processing vessels

4101 4301 4501".

(B) The title of chapter 41 is amended to read as follows:

"CHAPTER 41—UNINSPECTED VESSELS GENERALLY". (C) Part B is amended by adding the following immediately after chapter 43:

"CHAPTER 45—FISH PROCESSING VESSELS "Sec. "4501. Application. "4502. Regulations. "4503. Equivalency. "4504. Penalties.

46 USC 4501.

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"(a) This chapter applies to an uninspected fish processing vessel entered into service sdter December 31, 1987, and having more than ftic. ife>=;Ti 16 individuals on board primarily employed in the preparation of fish or fish products— "(1) on the navigable waters of the United States; or
 * § 4501. Application

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