USCG Exam Practice · Small passenger vessel regulations (Subchapter T)
Under 46 CFR §175.100, the regulations in Subchapter T have what effect on State or local regulations covering the same field?
- AThey supplement State regulations but do not replace them.
- BThey have preemptive effect over State or local regulations.✓ correct
- CThey apply only when State regulations are silent on the matter.
- DThey defer to State regulations unless the OCMI directs otherwise.
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.
Cited:46 CFR §175.100
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