46 U.S.C. § 70301

Definitions

In this chapter:

(1) Common carrier.—

The term “common carrier” has the meaning given that term in section 40102 of this title .

(2) Passenger vessel.—

The term “passenger vessel” has the meaning given that term in section 2101 of this title .

(3) Secretary.—

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 10(2) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1683 .)