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46 U.S.C. § 116. — Vessel of the United States · Congress.wiki

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§ 116

Vessel of the United States

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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 ), numbered under chapter 123 of this title, or titled under the law of a State.section 12102(c) of this title

Release: pl-119-73 (2026-01-23)

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