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When does federal law require a boat's operator to help someone in danger at sea?

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  1. When help is possible without serious danger aboard
  2. Only after the Coast Guard orders it
  3. Only when the person asks for help

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  1. United States Code, 2024 Edition, Title 46, Section 2304 www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2024-title46/pdf/USCODE-2024-title46-subtitleII.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. United States Code, 2024 Edition, Title 46, Section 2304 www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2024-title46/pdf/USCODE-2024-title46-subtitleII.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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