3.15.030 Exemptions

(a) Exemption Requests. During any inspection, a member may request an exemption from any requirement of this this chapter. The inspection form shall indicate that an exemption request has been made and the inspector shall promptly notify the Bad River Conservation Department of the request.

(b) Processing Exemption Requests. The Bad River Conservation Department shall submit the exemption request to the United States Coast Guard. The department and the member shall provide the information requested by the Coast Guard that is necessary to respond to the request.

(c) Issuing An Exemption. A Coast Guard exemption constitutes a tribal exemption. If the Coast Guard does not grant the requested exemption, there is no exemption from the requirements of this this chapter.

(d) Exemption Letter. The Exemption Letter issued by the Coast Guard constitutes proof of the exemption. A copy of the Exemption Letter must be carried on the vessel at all times.

(e) Complying With an Exemption. A vessel must be operated in compliance with the requirements and conditions of an exemption. Any violation of an exemption is a violation of this this chapter.