United States Code
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§ 12112.
Coastwise endorsement
(a)
A coastwise endorsement may be issued for a vessel that—
(1)
satisfies the requirements of section 12103 of this title;
(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; 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.
cite as: 46 USC 12112
