26 U.S.C. § 4472
§ 4472. Definitions
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The law as written
Current through Public Law 119-102. Amendment notes omitted.
For purposes of this subchapter—
The term “covered voyage” means a voyage of—
a commercial passenger vessel which extends over 1 or more nights, or
a commercial vessel transporting passengers engaged in gambling aboard the vessel beyond the territorial waters of the United States,
during which passengers embark or disembark the vessel in the United States. Such term shall not include any voyage on any vessel owned or operated by the United States, a State, or any agency or subdivision thereof.
The term “covered voyage” shall not include a voyage of a passenger vessel of less than 12 hours between 2 ports in the United States.
The term “passenger vessel” means any vessel having berth or stateroom accommodations for more than 16 passengers.