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TITLE 22 > CHAPTER 25

CHAPTER 25—PROTECTION OF VESSELS ON THE HIGH SEAS AND IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES

  • § 1971. “Vessel of the United States” defined
  • § 1972. Action by Secretary of State upon seizure of vessel by foreign country; preconditions
  • § 1973. Reimbursement of owner for any direct charges paid to secure release of vessel and crew
  • § 1974. Inapplicability of chapter to certain seizures
  • § 1975. Claims for amounts expended because of seizure
  • § 1976. Authorization of appropriations
  • § 1977. Reimbursement for seized commercial fishermen
  • § 1978. Restriction on importation of fishery or wildlife products from countries which violate international fishery or endangered or threatened species programs
  • § 1979. Fishermen’s Protective Fund
  • § 1980. Compensation for loss or destruction of commercial fishing vessel or gear
  • § 1980a. Reimbursement of owner for fee paid to navigate foreign waters if fee inconsistent with international law
  • § 1980b. Sanctions for imposition of conditions on U.S. fishing vessel found inconsistent with international law

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