In this task, you are given text for US Congressional and California state bills, your task is to generate a summary for this bill.
Example: SECTION 1. LIABILITY OF BUSINESS ENTITIES PROVIDING USE OF FACILITIES
TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Business entity.--The term ''business entity'' means a
firm, corporation, association, partnership, consortium, joint
venture, or other form of enterprise.
(2) Facility.--The term ''facility'' means any real
property, including any building, improvement, or appurtenance.
(3) Gross negligence.--The term ''gross negligence'' means
voluntary and conscious conduct by a person with knowledge (at
the time of the conduct) that the conduct is likely to be
harmful to the health or well-being of another person.
(4) Intentional misconduct.--The term ''intentional
misconduct'' means conduct by a person with knowledge (at the
time of the conduct) that the conduct is harmful to the health
or well-being of another person.
(5) Nonprofit organization.--The term ''nonprofit
organization'' means--
(A) any organization described in section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from
tax under section 501(a) of such Code; or
(B) any not-for-profit organization organized and
conducted for public benefit and operated primarily for
charitable, civic, educational, religious, welfare, or
health purposes.
(6) State.--The term ''State'' means each of the several
States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern
Mariana Islands, any other territory or possession of the
United States, or any political subdivision of any such State,
territory, or possession.
(b) Limitation on Liability.--
(1) In general.--Subject to subsection (c), a business
entity shall not be subject to civil liability relating to any
injury or death occurring at a facility of the business entity
in connection with a use of such facility by a nonprofit
organization if--
(A) the use occurs outside of the scope of business
of the business entity;
(B) such injury or death occurs during a period
that such facility is used by the nonprofit
organization; and
(C) the business entity authorized the use of such
facility by the nonprofit organization.
(2) Application.--This subsection shall apply--
(A) with respect to civil liability under Federal
and State law; and
(B) regardless of whether a nonprofit organization
pays for the use of a facility.
(c) Exception for Liability.--Subsection (b) shall not apply to an
injury or death that results from an act or omission of a business
entity that constitutes gross negligence or intentional misconduct,
including any misconduct that--
(1) constitutes a crime of violence (as that term is
defined in section 16 of title 18, United States Code) or act
of international terrorism (as that term is defined in section
2331 of title 18) for which the defendant has been convicted in
any court;
(2) constitutes a hate crime (as that term is used in the
Hate Crime Statistics Act (28 U.S.C. 534 note));
(3) involves a sexual offense, as defined by applicable
State law, for which the defendant has been convicted in any
court; or
(4) involves misconduct for which the defendant has been
found to have violated a Federal or State civil rights law.
(d) Superseding Provision.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2) and subsection
(e), this Act preempts the laws of any State to the extent that
such laws are inconsistent with this Act, except that this Act
shall not preempt any State law that provides additional
protection from liability for a business entity for an injury
or death with respect to which conditions under subparagraphs
(A) through (C) of subsection (b)(1) apply.
(2) Limitation.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to
supersede any Federal or State health or safety law.
(e) Election of State Regarding Nonapplicability.--This Act shall
not apply to any civil action in a State court against a business
entity in which all parties are citizens of the State if such State
enacts a statute--
(1) citing the authority of this subsection;
(2) declaring the election of such State that this Act
shall not apply to such civil action in the State; and
(3) containing no other provision.
Example solution: Shields a business entity from civil liability relating to any injury or death occurring at a facility of that entity in connection with a use of such facility by a nonprofit organization if: (1) the use occurs outside the scope of business of the business entity; (2) such injury or death occurs during a period that such facility is used by such organization; and (3) the business entity authorized the use of such facility by the organization.
Makes this Act inapplicable to an injury or death that results from an act or omission of a business entity that constitutes gross negligence or intentional misconduct, including misconduct that: (1) constitutes a hate crime or a crime of violence or act of international terrorism for which the defendant has been convicted in any court; or (2) involves a sexual offense for which the defendant has been convicted in any court or misconduct for which the defendant has been found to have violated a Federal or State civil rights law.
Preempts State laws to the extent that such laws are inconsistent with this Act, except State law that provides additional protection from liability. Specifies that this Act shall not be construed to supersede any Federal or State health or safety law.
Makes this Act inapplicable to any civil action in a State court against a business entity in which all parties are citizens of the State if such State, citing this Act's authority and containing no other provision, enacts a statute declaring the State's election that this Act shall not apply to such action in the State.
Example explanation: This Bill focuses on shielding business entities from civil liability relating to an injury or death depending on the conditions of injury, hence the generated summary is correct.

Problem: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Maritime Regulatory Reform Act of
1994''.

SEC. 2. SAFETY MANAGEMENT AND ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE.

(a) Chapter 21 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by
adding a new section 2103a to read as follows:

''SEC. 2103a. SAFETY MANAGEMENT AND ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE.

''(a) To implement the International Management Code for the Safe
Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention adopted by the
International Maritime Organization and to establish voluntary
alternative compliance programs, the Secretary may prescribe
regulations governing the merchant marine of the United States,
merchant marine personnel, and shore-based management of vessels that
affect the safety of vessels and personnel subject to this subtitle and
marine pollution prevention. Compliance with regulations implementing
the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and
for Pollution Prevention shall be voluntary until the dates for
mandatory compliance provided for in the International Convention for
the Safety of life at Sea.
''(b) In implementing the International Management Code for the
Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention and alternative
compliance programs established pursuant to this section, the Secretary
may establish optional regulatory requirements commensurate with the
level of quality control adopted by the shipowner or operator, provided
that an equivalent level of safety is maintained.
''(c) The Secretary may require vessel owners and operators to
maintain records and submit reports and other information which the
Secretary deems necessary to carry out the objectives of this
section.''.
(b) The table of sections for chapter 21 of title 46, United States
Code, is amended by inserting between the items relating to section
2103 and section 2104 the following:

''Sec. 2103a. Safety management and
alternative compliance.''.

SEC. 3. USE OF REPORTS, DOCUMENTS, AND CERTIFICATES.

(a) Chapter 31 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by
adding a new section 3103 to read as follows:

''SEC. 3103. USE OF REPORTS, DOCUMENTS, AND CERTIFICATES.

''In carrying out this part, the Secretary may utilize reports,
documents, and certificates issued by persons who the Secretary
determines may be relied upon with regard to marine safety, security,
and environmental protection.''.
(b) The table of sections for chapter 31 of title 46, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

''Sec. 3103. Use of reports, documents,
and certificates.''.

SEC. 4. EQUIPMENT APPROVAL.

Section 3306(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read
as follows:
''(b)(1) Equipment subject to regulation under this section may not
be used on any vessel without prior approval as prescribed by
regulation.
''(2) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this
subsection, the Secretary may accept approvals of fire and life safety
equipment and materials by foreign governments which the Secretary
determines utilize design and testing standards that meet the
requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea to which the United States is a party, and its associated
International Maritime Organization guidance documents.
''(3) In determining whether to accept approvals issued by foreign
governments, the Secretary shall give due regard to whether adherence
to standards promulgated by regulation under this subsection is
necessary in order to preserve higher levels of safety.''.

SEC. 5. FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION.

(a) Section 3307 of title 46, United States Code, is amended as
follows:
(1) In paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ''and'' and inserting a comma in
its place;
(B) by inserting after ''nautical school vessel'',
'', and small passenger vessel carrying more than 12
passengers on an international voyage''; and
(C) by adding ''and'' at the end.
(2) By striking paragraph (2).
(3) In paragraph (3)--
(A) by changing the designation of paragraph (3) to
paragraph (2); and
(B) by striking ''2 years'' and inserting ''5
years'' in its place.
(b) Section 3710(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by
striking ''24 months'' and substituting ''5 years''.

SEC. 6. CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION.

Section 3309(c) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by
deleting the words ''(but not more than 60 days)'' after the words ''At
least 30 days''.

SEC. 7. CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES.

(a) Section 3316 of title 46, United States Code, is amended as
follows:
(1) Subsection (a) is amended to read as follows:
''(a) In carrying out this part, the Secretary may rely on reports,
documents, and certificates issued by the American Bureau of Shipping
or other classification society recognized by the Secretary as meeting
acceptable standards for such a society, or an agent of the Bureau or
society.''.
(2) Subsection (c)(1) is amended to read as follows:
''(c)(1) To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary may
delegate to the Bureau or other classification society recognized by
the Secretary as meeting acceptable standards for such a society, or an
agent of the Bureau or society, the inspection or examination, in the
United States or in a foreign country, of a vessel documented or to be
documented as a vessel of the United States. The Bureau, society, or
agent may issue the certificate of inspection required by this part and
other certificates essential to documentation.''.
(3) Subsection (d) is amended to read as follows:
''(d) The Secretary also may make an agreement with or use the
Bureau or other classification society recognized by the Secretary as
meeting acceptable standards for such a society, or an agent of the
Bureau or society, for reviewing and approving plans required for
issuing a certificate of inspection.''.
(b) The item for section 3316 of the table of sections for chapter
33 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

''Sec. 3316. Classification societies.''.
Solution: Maritime Regulatory Reform Act of 1994 - Amends Federal maritime law to authorize the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard operates, in order to implement the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention adopted by the International Maritime Organization and to establish alternative compliance programs, to: (1) prescribe regulations governing the U.S. merchant marine, merchant marine personnel, and shore-based management of vessels that affect the safety of vessels and personnel and marine pollution prevention; and (2) establish optional regulatory requirements commensurate with the level of quality control adopted by the shipowner or operator, provided that an equivalent level of safety is maintained.
(Sec. 3) Authorizes the Secretary to utilize reports, documents, and certificates issued by persons who may be relied upon with regard to marine safety, security, and environmental protection.
(Sec. 4) Authorizes the Secretary to accept approvals of fire and life safety equipment and materials by foreign governments which utilize design and testing standards that meet the requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, and its associated International Maritime Organization guidance documents.
(Sec. 5) Requires each in service small passenger vessel carrying more than 12 passengers on an international voyage to be inspected annually. Requires any other vessel to be inspected at least once every five years (currently, every two years). Extends from two to five years the effective validation period of certificates of inspection issued to U.S. vessels that carry oil or hazardous material in bulk.
(Sec. 6) Requires the owner or individual in charge of a vessel to submit certain inspection related notices to the Secretary at least 30 days (currently, at least 30 days but not more than 60 days) before the current certificate of inspection issued to a vessel expires.
(Sec. 7) Revises provisions regarding the recognition of U.S. classification societies.