Licenses and certificates of registry for individuals on documented vessels may be issued only to citizens of the United States.
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| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
|---|---|
| 7102 | 46:242 46:1132(a) |
Section 7102 requires that any individual issued a license or certificate of registry allowing the individual to be engaged on a documented vessel must be a U.S. citizen.