46 USC 15105: National Boating Safety Advisory Committee

46 USC 15105: National Boating Safety Advisory Committee Text contains those laws in effect on November 20, 2024

From Title 46-SHIPPINGSubtitle II-Vessels and SeamenPart K-National Maritime Transportation Advisory CommitteesCHAPTER 151-NATIONAL MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEES

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§15105. National Boating Safety Advisory Committee

(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.

(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.

(Added Pub. L. 115–282, title VI, §601(a), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4283 .)