[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 36, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 36CFR3.5]

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              TITLE 36--PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
 
      CHAPTER I--NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 3--BOATING AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 3.5  Inspections.

    (a) Authorized persons may at any time stop or board a vessel to 
examine documents, licenses or permits relating to operation of the 
vessel, and to inspect such vessel to determine compliance with 
regulations pertaining to safety equipment and operation.
    (b) An authorized person who observes a vessel being operated 
without sufficient lifesaving or firefighting devices, or in an 
overloaded or unsafe condition, as defined in United States Coast Guard 
or National Park Service regulations, may direct the operator to take 
immediate and reasonable steps necessary for the safety of those aboard 
the vessel, including but not limited to directing the operator to:
    (1) Correct the hazardous condition immediately;
    (2) Proceed to a mooring, dock, or anchorage; or
    (3) Suspend further use of the boat until the hazardous condition is 
corrected.
    (c) Violation of directions issued in accordance with paragraph (b) 
of this section is prohibited.