46 U.S.C. § 7109

Review of criminal records

The Secretary may review the criminal record of each holder of a license or certificate of registry issued under this part who applies for renewal of that license or certificate of registry.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 540 ; Pub. L. 101–380, title IV, § 4102(e)(1) , Aug. 18, 1990 , 104 Stat. 510 .)