### Question
How does the law define trusted agent?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 7509*, **trusted agent** is defined as:

> a medical practitioner certified by the Secretary to perform physical examinations of an individual for purposes of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document under this part

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 7509*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Vessels and Seamen > Part E-Merchant Seamen Licenses, Certificates, and Documents > CHAPTER 75-GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR LICENSING, CERTIFICATION, AND DOCUMENTATION**

