46 U.S.C. § 116 (2024)
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Vessel of the United States
Official statutory text
In this title, the term "vessel of the United States" means a vessel documented under chapter 121 of this title (or exempt from documentation under section 12102(c) of this title), numbered under chapter 123 of this title, or titled under the law of a State.
(Pub. L. 109–304, §4, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1488.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
116
46:2101(46).
(Pub. L. 109–304, §4, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1488.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
116
46:2101(46).
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