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2023 U.S. Code
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
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| 46 U.S.C. § 12131 (2023) | ||||||
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(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. |
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(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.) |
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EDITORIAL NOTES AMENDMENTS 2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–181 substituted "command" for "commmand". |
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| 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 |
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| 120 Stat. 1505 122 Stat. 603 |
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| Public Law 109-304, Public Law 110-181 |
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