2016 US Code
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Chapter 51 - Clean Hulls
Subchapter IV - Action on Violation, Penalties, and Referrals
Sec. 3855 - Warnings, detentions, dismissals, exclusion

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Citation 33 U.S.C. § 3855 (2016)
Section Name §3855. Warnings, detentions, dismissals, exclusion
Section Text (a) In general

If a vessel is detected to be in violation of the Convention, this chapter, or any regulation prescribed under this chapter, the Secretary may warn, detain, dismiss, or exclude the vessel from any port or offshore terminal under the jurisdiction of the United States.

(b) Notifications

If action is taken under subsection (a), the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall make the notifications required by the Convention.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 111–281, title X, §1045, Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3031.)

Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT

This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "this title", meaning title X of Pub. L. 111–281, Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3023, which enacted this chapter and repealed chapter 37 (§2401 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of title X to the Code, see Tables.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 51 - CLEAN HULLS
SUBCHAPTER IV - ACTION ON VIOLATION, PENALTIES, AND REFERRALS
Sec. 3855 - Warnings, detentions, dismissals, exclusion
Contains section 3855
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 124 Stat. 3031, 3023
Public Law References Public Law 111-281
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