2020 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle I - General
Chapter 1 - Definitions
Sec. 116 - Vessel of the United States

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Citation 46 U.S.C. § 116 (2020)
Section Name §116. Vessel of the United States
Section 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.

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(Pub. L. 109–304, §4, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1488.)

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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
116 46:2101(46).
Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 46 - SHIPPING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 46 - SHIPPING
Subtitle I - General
CHAPTER 1 - DEFINITIONS
Sec. 116 - Vessel of the United States
Contains section 116
Date 2020
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 13, 2021
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 120 Stat. 1488
Public Law References Public Law 109-304
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