§  80.901   Applicability.

   The provisions of Part III of Title III of the Communication Act
   require United States vessels which transport more than six passengers
   for hire while such vessels are being navigated on any tidewater within
   the jurisdiction of the United States adjacent or contiguous to the
   open sea, or in the open sea to carry a radiotelephone installation
   complying with this subpart. The provisions of Part III do not apply to
   vessels which are equipped with a radio installation for compliance
   with Part II of Title III of the Act, or for compliance with the Safety
   Convention, or to vessels navigating on the Great Lakes.

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