46 U.S.C. § 4312 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 46. Shipping § 4312. Engine cut-off switches

(1)In general.--An individual operating a covered recreational vessel shall use an engine cut-off switch link while operating on plane or above displacement speed.

(2)Exceptions.--The requirement under paragraph (1) shall not apply if--

(1)In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Commandant shall transmit American Boat and Yacht Council Standard A-33, as in effect on the date of enactment of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-282), to--

(2)Availability.--The standard submitted under paragraph (1) shall be kept on file and available for public inspection at such Coast Guard office and the National Archives and Records Administration.

(1)Covered recreational vessel.--The term “covered recreational vessel” means a recreational vessel that is--

(2)Dealer.--The term “dealer” means any person who is engaged in the sale and distribution of recreational vessels or associated equipment to purchasers whom the seller in good faith believes to be purchasing any such vessel or associated equipment for purposes other than resale.

(3)Distributor.--The term “distributor” means any person engaged in the sale and distribution of recreational vessels and associated equipment for the purposes of resale.

(4)Manufacturer.--The term “equipment manufacturer” means any person engaged in the manufacture, construction, or assembly of recreational vessels or associated equipment, or the importation of recreational vessels into the United States for subsequent sale.

(5)Propulsion machinery.--The term “propulsion machinery” means a self-contained propulsion system, and includes, but is not limited to, inboard engines, outboard motors, and sterndrive engines.

(6)Static thrust.--The term “static thrust” means the forward or backwards thrust developed by propulsion machinery while stationary.