33-U.S.C.-1202

33-U.S.C.-1202

§1202 – Definitions

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Title 33 > Chapter 24 > Section 1202

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  • Reference: Section 1202
  • Legend: §1202 – Definitions
  • USCode Year: 2013

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For the purpose of this chapter—

(1) Secretary means the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating;

(2) power-driven vessel means any vessel propelled by machinery; and

(3) towing vessel means any commercial vessel engaged in towing another vessel astern, alongside, or by pushing ahead.

(Pub. L. 92–63, §3, Aug. 4, 1971, 85 Stat. 164.)

Transfer of Functions

For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.

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