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Code · U.S. Code · Title 46 - SHIPPING · CHAPTER 121— DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS · SUBCHAPTER I— GENERAL · § 12103

§ 12103. General eligibility requirements

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(a)In General.— Except as otherwise provided, a certificate of documentation for a vessel may be issued under this chapter only if the vessel is—
(1)wholly owned by one or more individuals or entities described in subsection (b);
(2)at least 5 net tons as measured under part J of this subtitle; and
(3)not documented under the laws of a foreign country.
(b)Eligible Owners.— For purposes of subsection (a)(1), the following are eligible owners:
(1)An individual who is a citizen of the United States.
(2)An association, trust, joint venture, or other entity if—
(A)each of its members is a citizen of the United States; and
(B)it is capable of holding title to a vessel under the laws of the United States or a State.
(3)A partnership if—
(A)each general partner is a citizen of the United States; and
(B)the controlling interest in the partnership is owned by citizens of the United States.
(4)A corporation if—
(A)it is incorporated under the laws of the United States or a State;
(B)its chief executive officer, by whatever title, and the chairman of its board of directors are citizens of the United States; and
(C)no more of its directors are noncitizens than a minority of the number necessary to constitute a quorum.
(5)The United States Government.
(6)The government of a State.
(c)Temporary Certificates Prior to Measurement.— Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), the Secretary may issue a temporary certificate of documentation for a vessel before it is measured.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 5, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1492.)
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  • 97 Stat. 585
  • Pub. L. 100–710, title I, § 104(a)(4)
  • 102 Stat. 4750
  • Pub. L. 101–225, title III, § 301(a)(3)
  • 103 Stat. 1920
  • Pub. L. 102–388, title III, § 348(c)(1)
  • 106 Stat. 1554
  • Pub. L. 102–587, title V, § 5213(a)(1)
  • 106 Stat. 5077
  • Pub. L. 107–295, title IV, § 422(a)
  • 116 Stat. 2125
  • Pub. L. 109–304
  • Pub. L. 107–295, title IV, § 422(b)(1)
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§ 12103
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–304, § 5
Stat.120 Stat. 1492
Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–89
Stat.97 Stat. 585
Pub. L.Pub. L. 100–710, title I, § 104(a)(4)
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