Dredging
46 App. U.S.C. 292
§ 292. Vessels that may engage in dredging
(a) In general
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a vessel may engage in dredging in the navigable waters of the United States only if--
(1) the vessel meets the requirements of section 883 of this Appendix and sections 802 and 803 of this Appendix for engaging in the coastwise trade;
(2) when chartered, the charterer of the vessel is a citizen of the United States under sections 802 and 803 of this Appendix for engaging in the coastwise trade; and
(3) for a vessel that is at least 5 net tons, the vessel is documented under chapter 121 of Title 46 with a coastwise endorsement.
(b) Exception
A documented vessel with a registry endorsement may engage in the dredging of gold in Alaska.
(c) Penalty
When a vessel is operated in knowing violation of this section, that vessel and its equipment are liable to seizure by and forfeiture to the United States Government.
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