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46 U.S.C. § 12131

Command of documented vessels

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46 U.S.C. § 12131 — Command of documented vessels

U.S.C. Title 46 - SHIPPING 46 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen Part H - Identification of Vessels CHAPTER 121 - DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS SUBCHAPTER III - MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 12131 - Command of documented vessels From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§12131. Command of documented vessels

(a) In General.—Except as provided in subsection (b), a documented vessel may be placed under the command only of a citizen of the United States. (b) Exceptions.—Subsection (a) does not apply to— (1) a vessel with only a recreational endorsement; or (2) an unmanned barge operating outside of the territorial waters of the United States.

(Pub. L. 109–304, §5, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1505; Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, §3529(a)(3), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 603.)

Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

12131 46:12110(d).

Editorial Notes

Amendments 2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–181 substituted "command" for "commmand".

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