[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 33, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 33CFR5.03]



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                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS

 

         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

 

PART 5_COAST GUARD AUXILIARY--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 5.03  Purpose.



    The Auxiliary was created in order to assist the Coast Guard to:

    (a) Promote safety and to effect rescues on and over the high seas 

and on navigable waters.

    (b) Promote efficiency in the operation of motorboats and yachts.

    (c) Foster a wider knowledge of, and better compliance with, the 

laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of motorboats and 

yachts.

    (d) Facilitate other operations of the Coast Guard.