§ 16.207 - Conflict with foreign laws.

(a) This part applies to the testing of all U.S. crewmembers onboard U.S. vessels operating in waters that are subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign government on and after January 2, 1997; however, implementation may be delayed until July 1, 1997.

(b) Employers for whom compliance with this part would violate the domestic laws or policies of another country may request an exemption from the drug testing requirements of this part by submitting a written request to Commandant (G-MOA), at the address listed in § 16.500(a).