Definitions — Us Code Code § 9301
Us Code Code § 9301 — Definitions. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 9301. Definitions
In this chapter—
(1) "Canadian registered pilot" means an individual (except a regular crewmember of a vessel) who is registered by Canada on the same basis as an individual registered under section 9303 of this title.
(2) "Great Lakes" means Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, their connecting and tributary waters, the Saint Lawrence River as far east as Saint Regis, and adjacent port areas.
(3) "United States registered pilot" means an individual (except a regular crewmember of a vessel) who is registered under section 9303 of this title.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 557.)
| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
|---|---|
| 9301(1) | 46:216(d) |
| 9301(2) | 46:216(a) |
| 9301(3) | 46:216(c) |
Section 9301 contains definitions which pertain to this chapter only.
Clause (1) defines "Canadian registered pilot" as an individual registered as a pilot in Canada on the same basis as the United States.
Clause (2) defines "Great Lakes" as the five lakes plus their connecting and tributary waters, a certain part of the Saint Lawrence River, and adjacent ports.
Clause (3) defines "United States registered pilot" as an individual registered under regulations for competency under section 9303.
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