[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 46, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 46CFR115.310]



[Page 307]

 

                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 115_INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents

 

    Subpart C_Posting of Certificates, Permits, and Stability Letters

 

Sec.  115.310  Certification expiration date stickers.



    (a) A Certification Expiration Date Sticker indicates the date upon 

which the vessel's Certificate of Inspection expires and is provided by 

the cognizant OCMI in the number required, upon issuance or renewal of 

the Certificate of Inspection.

    (b) A vessel that is issued a Certificate of Inspection under the 

provisions of this subchapter must not be operated without a valid 

Certification Expiration Date Sticker affixed to the vessel on a place 

that is:

    (1) A glass or other smooth surface from which the sticker may be 

removed without damage to the vessel;

    (2) Readily visible to each passenger prior to boarding the vessel 

and to patrolling Coast Guard law enforcement personnel; and

    (3) Acceptable to the Coast Guard marine inspector.

    (c) The Coast Guard marine inspector may require the placement of 

more than one sticker in order to insure compliance with paragraph 

(b)(2) of this section.