United States Code Title 46 — Shipping

§ 4305. Exemptions and equivalents

§ 4305.

Exemptions and equivalents

(a)

Exemptions.—

If the Secretary considers that recreational vessel safety will not be adversely affected, the Secretary may issue an exemption from this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter.

(b)

Equivalents.—

The Secretary may accept a substitution for associated equipment performance or other safety standards for a recreational vessel if the substitution provides an equivalent level of safety.