Section 3308 - ExaminationsIn 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.Pub. L. 98-89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 514; Pub. L. 104-324, title VI, §603(c), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3930.| HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES |
| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
| 3308 | 46:435 46:660a 46:660b |
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
AMENDMENTS1996- Pub. L. 104-324 inserted "or have examined" after "examine" in introductory provisions.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATESection effective Apr. 15, 1984, see section 2(g)(1) of Pub. L. 98-89 set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.