# 33 CFR § 95.001: Purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-95.001

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 95.001
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER F—VESSEL OPERATING REGULATIONS > PART 95—OPERATING A VESSEL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR A DANGEROUS DRUG

## Text

(a) The purpose of this part is to establish under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug standards under 46 U.S.C. 2302 and to prescribe restrictions and responsibilities for personnel on vessels inspected, or subject to inspection, under Chapter 33 of Title 46 United States Code. This part does not pre-empt enforcement by a State of its applicable laws and regulations concerning operating a recreational vessel while under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug.
(b) Nothing in this part shall be construed as limiting the authority of a vessel's marine employer to limit or prohibit the use or possession of alcohol on board a vessel.
[CGD 84-099, 52 FR 47532, Dec. 14, 1987, as amended by USCG-1998-4593, 66 FR 1862, Jan. 10, 2001]

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 95.001 § 95.001 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-95.001.md)
- [33 CFR § 95.005 § 95.005 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-95.005.md)
- [33 CFR § 95.010 § 95.010 Definition of terms as used in this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-95.010.md)
- [33 CFR § 95.015 § 95.015 Operating a vessel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-95.015.md)
- [33 CFR § 95.020 § 95.020 Standard for under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-95.020.md)
- [33 CFR § 95.025 § 95.025 Adoption of State blood alcohol concentration levels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-95.025.md)
- [33 CFR § 95.030 § 95.030 Evidence of under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-95.030.md)
- [33 CFR § 95.035 § 95.035 Reasonable cause for directing a chemical test.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-95.035.md)
- [33 CFR § 95.040 § 95.040 Refusal to submit to testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-95.040.md)
- [33 CFR § 95.045 § 95.045 General operating rules for vessels inspected, or subject to inspection, under Chapter 33 of Title 46 United States Code.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-95.045.md)
- [33 CFR § 95.050 § 95.050 Responsibility for compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-95.050.md)

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