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46 U.S.C. § 70114

Automatic identification systems

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46 U.S.C. § 70114, Automatic identification systems, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/488555
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Subject to paragraph (2), the following vessels, while operating on the navigable waters of the United States, shall be equipped with and operate an automatic identification system under regulations prescribed by the Secretary: The Secretary may—

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  • Enacted byPub. L. 107-295(S. 1214)2002-11-25
    Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002
    House: no recorded tallySenate: 95–0