A self-propelled vessel 12 meters or more in length operating on inland waters is boarded by a USCG inspector. The operator cannot produce a copy of the Inland Navigation Rules. Under which provision is the operator in violation, and what is the minimum vessel length threshold for this requirement?

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B. 33 CFR §83.01(g); self-propelled vessels 12 meters or more in length must carry and maintain the Rules for ready reference — 33 CFR §83.01(g) specifically requires the operator of each self-propelled vessel 12 meters or more in length to carry on board and maintain for ready reference a copy of the Inland Navigation Rules. The threshold is 12 meters; no other Rule cited imposes this carriage requirement.

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A. 33 CFR §83.14(a); vessels of any length must carry the Rules

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C. 33 CFR §83.04; all vessels subject to Rules 4–10 must carry the Rules regardless of length

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D. 33 CFR §83.11; vessels in sight of one another must have the Rules available on the bridge

A self-propelled vessel 12 meters or more in length operating on inland waters is boarded by a USCG inspector. The operator cannot produce a copy of the Inland Navigation Rules. Under which provision is the operator in violation, and what is the minimum vessel length threshold for this requirement?

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