Section was enacted as part of section 2 of
Pub. L. 96–591 which enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this subchapter.
1996—Par. (a)(i).
Pub. L. 104–324, which directed the striking out of “except that a vessel of less than 20 meters in length need not exhibit this light forward of amidships but shall exhibit it as far forward as is practicable;” after “masthead light forward”, was executed by striking out that language, which appeared after “masthead light forward;” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.