USCG Exam PracticeSmall passenger vessel regulations (Subchapter T)
Under 46 CFR §175.100, what effect do Subchapter T regulations have on State or local regulations covering the same subject matter?
- A. State regulations take precedence over Subchapter T on inland waters
- ✓ Subchapter T regulations have preemptive effect over State or local regulations in the same fieldCorrect
- C. State and federal regulations apply concurrently with no order of precedence
- D. Subchapter T defers to State regulations unless the OCMI grants a specific waiver
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. No concurrent application or deference to State law is provided.
Cited:46 CFR §175.100