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46 U.S.C. 56312: Documented definedText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 563-EMERGENCY ACQUISITION OF VESSELS
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§56312. Documented defined

In sections 56309 through 56311, the term “documented” means, with respect to a vessel, that a certificate of documentation has been issued for the vessel under chapter 121.

(Added Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXV, § 3504(d) , Dec. 12, 2017 , 131 Stat. 1913 .)