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46 U.S.C. § 15105 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 46. Shipping § 15105. National Boating Safety Advisory Committee

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)Establishment.--There is established a National Boating Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the “Committee”).

(b)Function.--The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to national boating safety.

(c)Membership.--

(1)In general.--The Committee shall consist of 21 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109 of this chapter.

(2)Expertise.--Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.

(3)Representation.--Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows:

(A) 7 members shall represent State officials responsible for State boating safety programs.

(B) 7 members shall represent recreational vessel and associated equipment manufacturers.

(C) 7 members shall represent the general public or national recreational boating organizations and, of the 7, at least 5 shall represent national recreational boating organizations.

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