# 46 C.F.R. § 68.3 (2026): Definitions for the purposes of this subpart

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## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 68.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Definitions for the purposes of this subpart
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 68: DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS: EXCEPTIONS TO COASTWISE QUALIFICATION / Subpart A: Regulations for Engaging in Limited Coastwise Trade / § 68.3: § 68.3   Definitions for the purposes of this subpart.

## Text

Act
means the Act of September 2, 1958 (46 U.S.C. App. 883-1).
883-1 citizen
or
883-1 corporation
means a corporation which qualifies for the special citizenship status created by the Act of September 2, 1958 (46 U.S.C. App. 883-1).
Parent corporation
means one incorporated under the laws of the United States, or any state, territory, or district of the United States, which controls (directly or indirectly) at least 50 percent of the voting stock of another corporation.
Subsidiary corporation
means one incorporated under the laws of the United States, or any state, territory, or district of the United States, which has not less than 50 percent of its voting stock controlled (directly or indirectly) by another corporation.
[CGD 80-107, 47 FR 27511, June 24, 1982, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51203, Sept. 30, 1997. Redesignated by USCG-2005-20258, 71 FR 61418, Oct. 18, 2006]

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