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US federal law 46 USC 2101 defines the term "recreational vessel".
Submersibles
that do not carry passengers for hire fall into this category. It is
important to note that even if you carry one passenger for hire, your
submersible is not a "recreational vessel" under US Federal Law. The
term "for hire" means that you are receiving some form of consideration
(cash, trade, food, etc) in return for carrying one or more passengers
within your submersible.
U.S. Code
(25) "recreational vessel" means a vessel -
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