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# 46 U.S.C. § 12137 - Recording of vessels built in the United States

## Text

The Secretary may provide for recording and certifying information about vessels built in the United States that the Secretary considers to be in the public interest.

(Pub. L. 109–304, § 5, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1507.)

## Notes

Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 1213746:12117.