Federal · Title 14 — Coast Guard
14 U.S.C. § 3908: Vessel deemed public vessel
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While assigned to authorized Coast Guard duty, any motorboat or yacht shall be deemed to be a public vessel of the United States and a vessel of the Coast Guard within the meaning of sections 937 and 938 of this title and other applicable provisions of law.
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