46 U.S.C. § 44101

Application

This chapter applies to a vessel that—

(1)

has berth or stateroom accommodations for at least 50 passengers; and

(2)

boards passengers at a port in the United States.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 7 , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1554 .)