Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

46 U.S.C. § 12135

Invalidation of certificates of documentation

A certificate of documentation or an endorsement on the certificate is invalid if the vessel for which it is issued—
(1)
no longer meets the requirements of this chapter and regulations prescribed under this chapter applicable to the certificate or endorsement; or
(2)
8 U.S.C. 1408section 12131 of this title is placed under the command of an individual not a citizen or noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ()) of the United States in violation of .

Pub. L. 109–304, § 5120 Stat. 1506 Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(b)(2)(D)139 Stat. 1752 (, , ; , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

12135

46:12111(a).

In paragraph (2), the words “except for a recreational endorsement” are omitted as unnecessary because a recreational endorsement does not permit a vessel to engage in a trade.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 119–608 U.S.C. 14082025—Par. (2). inserted “or noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ())” after “citizen”.