General eligibility requirements

wholly owned by one or more individuals or entities described in subsection (b); at least 5 net tons as measured under part J of this subtitle; and not documented under the laws of a foreign country. An individual who is a citizen of the United States. each of its members is a citizen of the United States; and it is capable of holding title to a vessel under the laws of the United States or a State. each general partner is a citizen of the United States; and the controlling interest in the partnership is owned by citizens of the United States. it is incorporated under the laws of the United States or a State; its chief executive officer, by whatever title, and the chairman of its board of directors are citizens of the United States; and no more of its directors are noncitizens than a minority of the number necessary to constitute a quorum. The United States Government. The government of a State. Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), the Secretary may issue a temporary certificate of documentation for a vessel before it is measured. Except as otherwise provided, a certificate of documentation for a vessel may be issued under this chapter only if the vessel is— For purposes of subsection (a)(1), the following are eligible owners: An association, trust, joint venture, or other entity if— A partnership if— A corporation if— (Source: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 5, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1492.))