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H.R. 5164 (96th)

A bill to amend certain inspection and manning laws applicable to small vessels carrying passengers or freight for hire, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

5 September 1979

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Public Law 96-378.

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Summary

Revises specified inspection and manning requirements for vessels below a specified size carrying passengers or freight for hire. Increases the civil penalty for violations of such manning requirements. Makes freight-carrying vessels below a specified size subject to the same inspection requirements as those applicable to smaller passenger-carrying vessels.

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