### Question
Can you define what equipment manufacturer means?


### Answer
**Equipment manufacturer** is defined as the following in *46 U.S.C. § 4312*:

> any person engaged in the manufacture, construction, or assembly of recreational vessels or associated equipment, or the importation of recreational vessels into the United States for subsequent sale

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 4312*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Vessels and Seamen > Part B-Inspection and Regulation of Vessels > CHAPTER 43-RECREATIONAL VESSELS**

