Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Chapter 25. Protection of Vessels on the High Seas and in Territorial Waters of Foreign Countries
12 sections
- 1971“Vessel of the United States” defined
- 1972Action by Secretary of State upon seizure of vessel by foreign country; preconditions
- 1973Reimbursement of owner for any direct charges paid to secure release of vessel and crew
- 1974Inapplicability of chapter to certain seizures
- 1975Claims for amounts expended because of seizure
- 1976Authorization of appropriations
- 1977Reimbursement for seized commercial fishermen
- 1978Restriction on importation of fishery or wildlife products from countries which violate international fishery or endangered or threatened species programs
- 1979Fishermen’s Protective Fund
- 1980Compensation for loss or destruction of commercial fishing vessel or gear
- 1980aReimbursement of owner for fee paid to navigate foreign waters if fee inconsistent with international law
- 1980bSanctions for imposition of conditions on U.S. fishing vessel found inconsistent with international law