United States Code · Section
§ 12112 — Coastwise Endorsement
46 U.S.C. § 12112
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(a) 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) 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.
Implementing Regulations
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§ 389.2 Definitions.46 C.F.R. § 389.2
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247.571 Definitions.48 C.F.R. § 247.571
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PART 4—VESSELS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC TRADES19 C.F.R. pt. 4