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2023 U.S. Code
Title 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 1 - Rules of Construction
Sec. 3 - "Vessel" as including all means of water transportation

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Citation 1 U.S.C. § 3 (2023)
Section Name §3. "Vessel" as including all means of water transportation
Section Text

The word "vessel" includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water.
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(July 30, 1947, ch. 388, 61 Stat. 633.)
Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1 - RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 3 - "Vessel" as including all means of water transportation
Contains section 3
Date 2023
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2024
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 61 Stat. 633
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