[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR105.15-1]

[Page 101]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
    CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED)
 
PART 105--COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS DISPENSING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart 105.15--Inspection Required
 
Sec. 105.15-1  General.


    (a) Before a commercial fishing vessel may be used to transport 
combustible or flammable liquids in bulk in limited quantities for the 
purpose of dispensing those liquids, the vessel shall be inspected by 
the Coast Guard to determine that the vessel is in substantial 
compliance with the requirements in this part.
    (b) A vessel with permanently installed cargo tanks shall be 
inspected biennially, or more frequently if necessary, by the Coast 
Guard to determine that the vessel is maintained in substantial 
compliance with the requirements in this part.
    (c) A vessel with temporarily installed cargo tanks or containers 
shall be inspected annually, or more frequently if necessary, by the 
Coast Guard.
    (d) Vessels while laid up or dismantled or out of commission are 
exempt from any or all inspections required by law or regulations in 
this part.