46 C.F.R. § 540.3 Proof of financial responsibility, when required.
Title 46 - Shipping
No person in the United States may arrange, offer, advertise or provide passage on a vessel unless a Certificate (Performance) has been issued to or covers such person.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 540—PASSENGER VESSEL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Subpart A—Proof of Financial Responsibility, Bonding and Certification of Financial Responsibility for Indemnification of Passengers for Nonperformance of Transportation
§ 540.3 Proof of financial responsibility, when required.