§ 12112. Coastwise endorsement

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(a)Requirements.— A coastwise endorsement may be issued for a vessel that—

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

(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)Authorized Activity.— 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.)

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.

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