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§ 2115 Applicability.

23 DE Code § 2115 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) This chapter shall apply to vessels and associated equipment used, to be used, or carried in vessels used on waters subject to the jurisdiction of this State.

(b) This chapter, except those sections where the content expressly indicates otherwise, does not apply to:

(1) Foreign vessels temporarily using waters subject to state jurisdiction;

(2) Military or public vessels of the United States, except recreational-type public vessels;

(3) A vessel whose owner is a state or subdivision thereof, other than this State, which is used principally for governmental purposes, and which is clearly identifiable as such;

(4) A ship’s lifeboats;

(5) Vessels for sale by authorized dealers, or for charter, livery or rent by authorized persons or agencies shall be subject to all requirements referred to in this subchapter.

(c) No vessel propelled safely by wind power or physical exertion shall be subject to the licensing and registration fee of this subchapter, but shall be subject to all safety requirements referred to in § 2114 of this title.

59 Del. Laws, c. 576, § 1.

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