Each person operating a vessel to which this part applies shall present the certificate or lease or rental agreement required by Sec. 173.21 to any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer for inspection at his or her request. [CGD 72-54R, 37 FR 21399, Oct. 7, 1972, as amended by USCG-2003-15404, 68 FR 37742, June 25, 2003; USCG-2003-14963, 77 FR 18700, Mar. 28, 2012]