§12134. Evidentiary uses of documentation

A certificate of documentation is-

(1) conclusive evidence of nationality for international purposes, but not in a proceeding conducted under the laws of the United States;

(2) conclusive evidence of qualification to engage in a specified trade; and

(3) not conclusive evidence of ownership in a proceeding in which ownership is in issue.

( Pub. L. 109–304, §5, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1506 .)