# 46 C.F.R. § 27.103 (2026): Preemption

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P27_S27_103

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 27.103 (2026)
- **Heading:** Preemption
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 27: TOWING VESSELS / Subpart A: General Provisions for Fire-Protection Measures and Fire-Suppression Equipment on Towing Vessels / § 27.103: § 27.103   Preemption.

## Text

The regulations in this part have preemptive effect over State or local regulations in the same field.
[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48246, July 22, 2016]

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 27.100 (2026) § 27.100   Applicability; preemptive effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P27_S27_100.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 27.101 (2026) § 27.101   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P27_S27_101.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 27.102 (2026) § 27.102   Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P27_S27_102.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 27.103 (2026) § 27.103   Preemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P27_S27_103.md)

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