USCG Exam Practice · Small passenger vessel regulations (Subchapter T)
The regulations in 46 CFR Subchapter T have what legal effect with respect to State or local regulations covering the same subject matter?
- AThey supplement State regulations and both apply concurrently
- BThey have preemptive effect over State or local regulations in the same field✓ correct
- CThey defer to State regulations when State standards are more stringent
- DThey apply only when no State regulation addresses the same subject
Why B is correct
46 CFR §175.100 expressly states that the regulations in Subchapter T have preemptive effect over State or local regulations in the same field, implementing applicable sections of Subtitle II of Title 46, U.S. Code.
Cited:46 CFR §175.100
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