1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i6
  4. part 185
  5. subpart F
  6. § 185.614

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§ 185.614 - Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals.

Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals shall be of a bright color, and containers shall be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high: “DISTRESS SIGNALS”.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 1005, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 24465, May 15, 1996]

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2, paragraph (II)(92)(a).

SOURCE: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 1005, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 185.614