22 USC Chapter 25
PROTECTION OF VESSELS ON THE HIGH SEAS AND IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES
October 30, 2020
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1971
"Vessel of the United States" defined
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1972
Action by Secretary of State upon seizure of vessel by foreign country; preconditions
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1973
Reimbursement of owner for any direct charges paid to secure release of vessel and crew
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1974
Inapplicability of chapter to certain seizures
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1975
Claims for amounts expended because of seizure
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1976
Authorization of appropriations
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1977
Reimbursement for seized commercial fishermen
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1978
Restriction on importation of fishery or wildlife products from countries which violate international fishery or endangered or threatened species programs
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1979
Fishermen's Protective Fund
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1980
Compensation for loss or destruction of commercial fishing vessel or gear
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1980a
Reimbursement of owner for fee paid to navigate foreign waters if fee inconsistent with international law
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1980b
Sanctions for imposition of conditions on U.S. fishing vessel found inconsistent with international law