46 USC 12134: Evidentiary uses of documentation
Text contains those laws in effect on November 22, 2024
From Title 46-SHIPPINGSubtitle II-Vessels and SeamenPart H-Identification of VesselsCHAPTER 121-DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELSSUBCHAPTER III-MISCELLANEOUS
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§12134. Evidentiary uses of documentation
A certificate of documentation is-
(1) conclusive evidence of nationality for international purposes, but not in a proceeding conducted under the laws of the United States;
(2) conclusive evidence of qualification to engage in a specified trade; and
(3) not conclusive evidence of ownership in a proceeding in which ownership is in issue.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 12134 | 46:12104. |