46 C.F.R. § 70.01-1 Purpose of regulations.
Title 46 - Shipping
The purpose of the regulations in this subchapter is to set forth uniform minimum requirements for passenger vessels. The regulations are necessary to carry out the provisions of law affecting passenger vessels and such regulations have the force of law. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16890, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51203, Sept. 30, 1997]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 70—GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subpart 70.01—Authority and Purpose
§ 70.01-1 Purpose of regulations.

