United States Code
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§ 3713.
 Prohibited acts
(a)
 A person may not—
(1)
 violate this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter;
(2)
 refuse to permit any official, authorized by the Secretary to enforce this chapter, to board a vessel or to enter a shore area, place, or premises, under a person’s control to make an inspection under this chapter; or
(3)
 refuse to obey a lawful directive issued under this chapter.
(b)
 A vessel to which this chapter applies may not—
(1)
 operate on the navigable waters of the United States or use a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States when not in compliance with this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter;
(2)
 fail to comply with a lawful directive issued under this chapter; or
(3)
 carry a type or grade of oil or hazardous material in bulk as cargo or cargo residue unless its certificate is endorsed to allow that carriage.
cite as: 46 USC 3713
