Pub. L. 111-32, tit. VI, sec. 602

Sec. 602. Notwithstanding sections 55101, 55103, and 12112 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel MARYLAND INDEPENDENCE (official number 662573). The coastwise endorsement issued under authority of this section is terminated if—(1) the vessel, or controlling interest in the person that owns the vessel, is conveyed after the date of enactment of this Act; or(2) any repairs or alterations are made to the vessel outside of the United States.