46 USC 7102: Citizenship or noncitizen nationality
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46 USC 7102: Citizenship or noncitizen nationality Text contains those laws in effect on April 20, 2026
From Title 46-SHIPPINGSubtitle II-Vessels and SeamenPart E-Merchant Seamen Licenses, Certificates, and DocumentsCHAPTER 71-LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRY
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§7102. Citizenship or noncitizen nationality

Licenses and certificates of registry for individuals on documented vessels may be issued only to citizens or noncitizen nationals (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408)) of the United States.

( Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 540 ; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, §7301(b)(1), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1751 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource 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.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2025-Pub. L. 119–60 inserted "or noncitizen nationality" after "Citizenship" in section catchline and "or noncitizen nationals (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408))" after "citizens" in text.