46 U.S.C. § 3509 — Medical standards

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Medical standards

46 U.S.C. § 3509

Chapter35 — CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS

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46 U.S.C. § 3509.

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The owner of a vessel to which section 3507 applies shall ensure that—

(1)a physician is always present and available to treat any passengers who may be on board the vessel in the event of an emergency situation;

(2)the vessel is in compliance with the Health Care Guidelines for Cruise Ship Medical Facilities established by the American College of Emergency Physicians; and

(3)the initial safety briefing given to the passengers on board the vessel includes—

(A)the location of the vessel's medical facilities; and

(B)the appropriate steps passengers should follow during a medical emergency.

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The owner of a vessel to which section 3507 applies shall ensure that—
(1) a physician is always present and available to treat any passengers who may be on board the vessel in the event of an emergency situation;
(2) the vessel is in compliance with the Health Care Guidelines for Cruise Ship Medical Facilities established by the American College of Emergency Physicians; and
(3) the initial safety briefing given to the passengers on board the vessel includes—
(A) the location of the vessel's medical facilities; and
(B) the appropriate steps passengers should follow during a medical emergency.

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History

(Added Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXIII [LXXXIII], §8322(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4702.)

Editorial Notes

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Exemptions for Certain Passenger Vessels
For provisions exempting certain passenger vessels from the requirements authorized under this section, see section 11510 of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a note under section 3508 of this title.

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