# 46 CFR § 515.3: License; when required

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 515.3
- **Heading:** License; when required
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER IV—FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER B—REGULATIONS AFFECTING OCEAN SHIPPING IN FOREIGN COMMERCE > PART 515—LICENSING, REGISTRATION, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL DUTIES FOR OCEAN TRANSPORTATION INTERMEDIARIES > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this part, no person in the United States may advertise, hold oneself out, or act as an ocean transportation intermediary unless that person holds a valid license issued by the Commission.
(b) For purposes of this part, a person is considered to be “in the United States” if such person is resident in, or incorporated or established under, the laws of the United States.
[85 FR 9683, Feb. 20, 2020]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 515.1 § 515.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.2 § 515.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.2.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.3 § 515.3 License; when required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.4 § 515.4 License; when not required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.4.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.5 § 515.5 Forms and fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.5.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.11 § 515.11 Basic requirements for licensing; eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.11.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.12 § 515.12 Application for license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.12.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.13 § 515.13 Investigation of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.13.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.14 § 515.14 Issuance, renewal, and use of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.14.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.15 § 515.15 Denial of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.15.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.16 § 515.16 Revocation or suspension of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.16.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.17 § 515.17 Hearing procedures governing denial, revocation, or suspension of OTI license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.17.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.18 § 515.18 Application after revocation or denial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.18.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.19 § 515.19 Registration of foreign-based unlicensed NVOCC.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.19.md)

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