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Originally Posted by RamJet
Skip,
I’m told that the Coast Guard does not need “articulable suspicion” to stop a boat under CFR 46. Does anyone know if that’s true?
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You are correct, they have sweeping powers only applicable to them that can be found under 14 USC 89. They can board your boat at any time to conduct regulatory compliance checks and while on board cite you or make arrests for any other violations they lawfully come upon while conducting their compliance check operation.