46 U.S.C. § 4710

Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1) Abandon.—

The term “abandon” means to moor, strand, wreck, sink, or leave a covered vessel unattended for longer than 45 days.

(2) Covered vessel.—

The term “covered vessel” means a vessel that is not a barge to which subchapter I applies.

(3) Indian tribe.—

The term “Indian Tribe” has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ).

(4) Native hawaiian organization.—

The term “Native Hawaiian organization” has the meaning given such term in section 6207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7517 ) except the term includes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7347(a)(3) , Dec. 18, 2025 , 139 Stat. 1779 .)