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§ 7109. Review of criminal records

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Release point 119-73 · current through 01/23/2026

§ 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.

Source(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.)
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Historical and Revision Notes
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Source section (U.S. Code)
7109
46:225
46:233
Section 7109 authorizes the Secretary to renew licenses and certificates of registry for additional 5 year periods.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1990—Pub. L. 101–380 substituted “Review of criminal records” for “Renewal of licenses” in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “A license issued under this part may be renewed for additional 5-year periods.”

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1990 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 101–380 applicable to incidents occurring after
Aug. 18, 1990
, see section 1020 of Pub. L. 101–380, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2701 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters.

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