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46 USC 12131 - Command of documented vessels

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Sec. 12131. Command of documented vessels

(a)
In General.—
Except as provided in subsection (b), a documented vessel may be placed under the command only of a citizen of the United States.
(b)
Exceptions.—
Subsection (a) does not apply to—
(1) a vessel with only a recreational endorsement; or
(2) an unmanned barge operating outside of the territorial waters of the United States.

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