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46 U.S.C. 115: VesselText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§115. Vessel

In this title, the term “vessel” has the meaning given that term in section 3 of title 1.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 4 , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1487 .)

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46:2101(45).