FEDERAL · 46 U.S.C. · Chapter 1
Vessel of the United States
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
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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History
(Pub. L. 109–304, §4, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1488.)
Editorial Notes
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior chapter 3, consisting of sections 301 to 308, was renumbered chapter 461 and sections 301 to 308 were renumbered sections 46101 to 46108, respectively.
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, §7103(b), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1662, added item 301. Amendment was made pursuant to operation of section 301 of this title.
Prior Provisions
A prior chapter 3, consisting of sections 301 to 308, was renumbered chapter 461 and sections 301 to 308 were renumbered sections 46101 to 46108, respectively.
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, §7103(b), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1662, added item 301. Amendment was made pursuant to operation of section 301 of this title.