Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 4.03-40 — -40 Public Vessels
46 C.F.R. § 4.03-40
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Public vessel means a vessel that—
(a) Is owned, or demise chartered, and operated by the U.S. Government or a government of a foreign country, except a vessel owned or operated by the Department of Transportation or any corporation organized or controlled by the Department (except a vessel operated by the Coast Guard or Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation); and
(b) Is not engaged in commercial service.
Authorizing Statute
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General authority49 U.S.C. § 1131
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Superintendence of the merchant marine46 U.S.C. § 2103
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Laws and regulations governing lands43 U.S.C. § 1333
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Primary duties14 U.S.C. § 102