Us Code § 12112 - Coastwise endorsement
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§ 12112. Coastwise endorsement
(a)
(1) satisfies the requirements of section 12103 of this title;
(2)(A) was built in the United States; or
(B) if not built in the United States—
(i) was captured in war by citizens of the United States and lawfully condemned as prize;
(ii) was adjudged to be forfeited for a breach of the laws of the United States; or
(iii) qualifies as a wrecked vessel under section 12107 of this title; and
(3) otherwise qualifies under the laws of the United States to engage in the coastwise trade.
(b)
(Pub. L. 109–304, §5, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1495.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 12112(a) | 46:12106(a). | |
| 12112(b) | 46:12106(b). |
In subsection (b), the word "only" is omitted because section 12102(a), as revised by the bill, contains a general requirement for appropriate documentation to engage in any trade.
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 12112, Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 588; Pub. L. 100–710, title I, §104(a)(4), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4750; Pub. L. 101–225, title III, §301(a)(11), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1922, originally derived from section 65p of former Title 46, Shipping, related to vessels procured outside the United States, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 109–304. See section 12115 of this title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Certain Vessels Engaged in Alaska Coastwise Trade
Pub. L. 108–293, title VI, §608(b), Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1056, provided that:
"(1)
"(A) owned a vessel before January 1, 2001, that had a coastwise endorsement under [former] section 12106(e) of title 46, United States Code; and
"(B) as of the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 9, 2004], derives substantially all of its revenue from leasing vessels engaged in the transportation or distribution of petroleum products and other cargo in Alaska.
"(2)
"(3)
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