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46 U.S.C. 116: Vessel of the United StatesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§116. Vessel of the United States

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.

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

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46:2101(46).