§ 12112. Coastwise endorsement

46 U.S.C. § 12112 (N/A)
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A coastwise endorsement may be issued for a vessel that—

(1) satisfies the requirements of section 12103 of this title;

if not built in the United States—

(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.

Subject to the laws of the United States regulating the coastwise trade, a vessel for which a coastwise endorsement is issued may engage in the coastwise trade.

(Pub. L. 109–304, § 5, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1495.)