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46 U.S.C. 12137: Recording of vessels built in the United StatesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 121-DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS
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§12137. Recording of vessels built in the United States

The Secretary may provide for recording and certifying information about vessels built in the United States that the Secretary considers to be in the public interest.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 5 , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1507 .)

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12137

46:12117.