Rules of the Road · Application & Demarcation Lines
Which statement about special rules for specific harbors or ports is correct under Inland Rule 1(b)?
- ALocal port authorities may not modify the Inland Rules for their waters
- BThe Secretary may issue special rules for specified waters, overriding Inland Rules where necessary✓ Correct
- CState governments may issue special rules superseding Inland Rules
- DSpecial rules apply only to the Western Rivers and Great Lakes
Explanation
Inland Rule 1(b) authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to prescribe additional or special rules for harbors, inland waters, or particular circumstances, in addition to or in lieu of the standard Inland Rules.
Authority: Inland Rule 1(b)
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