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46 U.S.C. § 12115 — Temporary endorsement for vessels procured outside the United States

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46 U.S.C. § 12115 — Temporary endorsement for vessels procured outside the United States

**(a) General Authority.—** The Secretary and the Secretary of State, acting jointly, may provide for the issuance of a certificate of documentation with an appropriate endorsement for a vessel procured outside the United States and meeting the ownership requirements of [section 12103 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section12103&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) Authorized Activity.—** Subject to limitations the Secretary may prescribe, a vessel documented under this section may proceed to the United States and engage en route in foreign trade or trade with Guam, American Samoa, Wake, Midway, or Kingman Reef. **(c) Application of United States Jurisdiction and Laws.—** A vessel documented under this section is subject to the jurisdiction and laws of the United States. However, if the Secretary considers it to be in the public interest, the Secretary may suspend for a period of not more than 6 months the application of a vessel inspection law carried out by the Secretary or regulations prescribed under that law. **(d) Surrender of Certificate.—** On the vessel’s arrival in the United States, the certificate of documentation shall be surrendered as provided by regulations prescribed by the Secretary.

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46 U.S.C. § 12103 — General eligibility requirements

**(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.

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46 U.S.C. § 12112 — Coastwise endorsement

**(a) Requirements.—** A coastwise endorsement may be issued for a vessel that— (1) satisfies the requirements of [section 12103 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section12103&num=0&edition=prelim); (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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section12107&num=0&edition=prelim); 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.

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46 U.S.C. § 12115 — Temporary endorsement for vessels pro-

Page 213 TITLE 46—SHIPPING § 12117 Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries DOCUMENTATION OF RECREATIONAL VESSELS Pub. L. 115–282, title VIII, § 826, Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4314, provided that: ‘‘Coast Guard personnel performing nonrecreational vessel documentation functions under subchapter II of chapter 121 of title 46, United States Code, may perform recreational vessel documentation under section 12114 of such title in any fiscal year in which— ‘‘(1) funds available for Coast Guard operating ex- penses may not be used for expenses incurred for rec- reational vessel documentation; ‘‘(2) fees collected from owners of yachts and cred- ited to such use are insufficient to pay expenses of recreational vessel documentation; and ‘‘(3) there is a backlog of applications for rec- reational vessel documentation.’’ § 12115. Temporary endorsement for vessels pro- cured outside the United States (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—The Secretary and the Secretary of State, acting jointly, may pro- vide for the issuance of a certificate of docu- mentation with an appropriate endorsement for a vessel procured outside the United States and meeting the ownership requirements of section 12103 of this title. (b) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITY.—Subject to limita- tions the Secretary may prescribe, a vessel doc- umented under this section may proceed to the United States and engage en route in foreign trade or trade with Guam, American Samoa, Wake, Midway, or Kingman Reef. (c) APPLICATION OF UNITED STATES JURISDIC- TION AND LAWS.—A vessel documented under this section is subject to the jurisdiction and laws of the United States. However, if the Secretary considers it to be in the public interest, the Sec- retary may suspend for a period of not more than 6 months the application of a ve

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